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Table 5.7.<br />

Medical treatment of riot control agent exposure<br />

Affected<br />

organ/symptoms<br />

Lungs<br />

Dyspnea<br />

Bronchospasm<br />

Bronchorrhea<br />

Eyes<br />

Decontamination<br />

Pain<br />

Skin<br />

Decontamination<br />

Treatment<br />

Oxygen<br />

Albuterol 0.5% inhaled:<br />

15 kg: 5.0 mg (1.0 mL in 2 mL normal saline)<br />

Ipratropium bromide inhaled*: >2 yr: 500 µg (1 vial)<br />

Atropine, IV or IM: 0.02 mg/kg/dose (min 0.1 mg)<br />

Glycopyrrolate, IV or IM: 0.004 mg/kg/dose (max 0.1 mg)<br />

Remove <strong>and</strong> discard contacts<br />

Copious irrigation with normal saline<br />

If CS powder present, blow out of eyes using fan, avoiding<br />

contamination of space downwind<br />

Topical anesthetic (tetracaine 1%, proparacaine 1%) † : 1 drop to each<br />

eye (apply before irrigation)<br />

Copious irrigation with soap <strong>and</strong> water (may transiently increase<br />

symptoms)<br />

Do not use bleach (hypochlorite) ‡<br />

Pruritus<br />

Oral antihistamines (H 1 receptor blockers):<br />

Diphenhydramine 5 mg/kg/day divided into 4 doses or<br />

Hydroxyzine 2 mg/kg/day divided into 4 doses or<br />

Equivalent medication<br />

Erythema, dermatitis Topical steroid preparation, apply sparingly BID to affected area<br />

Mild potency on face <strong>and</strong> genitalia (e.g., hydrocortisone 1%<br />

cream)<br />

Moderate to high potency on remainder of body (e.g.,<br />

hydrocortisone 2% ointment, fluocinolone acetonide 0.025%<br />

ointment)<br />

Ensure proper decontamination<br />

Vesicles, bullae Burn dressings with topical antibiotic (silver sulfadiazine 1%)<br />

* For severe bronchospasm. Do not give ipratropium bromide to patients with peanut allergy.<br />

†<br />

Do not give to patients with allergy to local anesthetics.<br />

‡<br />

Bleach may increase riot agent skin exposure <strong>and</strong> exacerbate erythema, vesiculation, <strong>and</strong> blistering.<br />

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