Sulfur dioxide poisoning
Synopsis
Sulfur dioxide poisoning most commonly occurs from occupational exposure in fields such as coal and metal refining and chemical processing. Sulfur dioxide causes irritation and toxicity because of the formation of sulfurous acid when sulfur dioxide comes in contact with skin and mucous membranes.
Sulfur dioxide poisoning is treated symptomatically with oxygen supplementation, bronchodilators, and intubation in severe cases.
Codes
T59.1X4A – Toxic effect of sulfur dioxide, undetermined, initial encounter
SNOMEDCT:
216857007 – Accidental poisoning by sulfur dioxide
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Last Updated:04/04/2019