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  • Emergency Medicine
  • Public Health

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  • Riot control agents (RCAs) are widely used globally.
  • Common RCAs include chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (CS gas), chloroacetophenone (CN gas), dibenz[b,f]-[1,4]-oxazepine (CR gas), and oleoresin capsicum (OC spray).
  • Exposure can lead to immediate and sometimes delayed adverse health effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the common chemicals in riot control agents.
  • To describe the associated health effects and injuries.
  • To outline the recommended treatment protocols.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common riot control agents.
  • Description of clinical effects based on existing literature.
  • Summary of standard medical treatment guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Key chemicals identified: chlorobenzylidene malononitrile, chloroacetophenone, dibenz[b,f]-[1,4]-oxazepine, and oleoresin capsicum.
  • Effects manifest rapidly (seconds to minutes) as ocular, respiratory, and dermal symptoms.
  • Delayed effects and traumatic injuries from canisters are possible, with risks heightened for individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt decontamination and irrigation are crucial for managing exposure.
  • Awareness of potential serious outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations, is essential.
  • Standard treatment protocols aim to mitigate acute symptoms and prevent complications.