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Hydrogen Sulfide Intoxication with Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Journal of Occupational Health, 2009-11, Vol.51 (6), p.522-525 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

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Hydrogen Sulfide Intoxication with Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Author: Eui-Cheol LEE ; Jun KWAN ; Jong-Han LEEM ; Shim-Goo PARK ; Hwan-Cheol KIM ; Dong-Hoon LEE ; Jeong-Hoon KIM ; Dong-Hyun KIM
Is Part Of: Journal of Occupational Health, 2009-11, Vol.51 (6), p.522-525
Description: Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a colorless, heavier-than-air, inflammable, highly toxic irritant and chemical asphyxiant gas, which has a characteristic rotten-egg odor that is detectable at concentrations as low as 0.5 ppb, but this warning property may be lost in 2 to 15 min at concentrations over 100 ppm through olfactory fatigue1,2). Hydrogen sulfide is generated naturally by decaying sulfur-containing proteins and is released from sewage sludge, liquid manure, sulfur hot springs, and natural gas. It is also a by-product of many industrial processes, including petroleum refining, sewage disposal, mining, wood pulp processing, rayon manufacturing, manure processing, sugar-beet processing, fish processing and hot-asphalt paving1,3). Hydrogen sulfide is especially risky in confined spaces such as fishing-ship holders, manure pits, and sewers2). In the United States, 52 deaths related to hydrogen sulfide were reported from 1993 to 1999 in various industries4).
Publisher: JAPAN SOCIETY FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Language: Japanese
Identifier: ISSN: 1341-9145
EISSN: 1348-9585
Source: GFMER Free Medical Journals
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