Ronald Chrisbianto Gani

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Faculty of Medicine
Tarumanagara University
EMERGENCY MEDICINE BLOCK
OZONE POISONING
OZONE (O3)
OZONE
Bluish irritant gas that occurs normally in the
earths atmosphere, an absorbent of
ultraviolet light
Occur around high voltage electrical
equipment and air and water purification
Irritant of mucous membranes
Mild exposure : upper respiratory tract irritation
Severe eposure : deep lung irritation, pulmoary
edema
Katzung Basic & Clinical Pharmacology 11th Ed
OZONE
Shallow, rapid breathing, pulmonary
compliance , sensitivity to
bronchoconstrictors
Treatment :
No specific treatment, supportive
Measure for deep lung irriation and
noncardiogenuc pulmonary edema
Katzung Basic & Clinical Pharmacology 11th Ed