International Journal of Advanced Research
ACUTE OCCUPATIONAL HYDROGEN SULFIDE POISONING IN A CONFINED SPACE: REPORT OF TWO CASES
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a highly toxic gas commonly encountered in sanitation systems and certain industrial settings [1,2]. Acute poisoning occurs mainly in occupational settings and constitutes a medical emergency due to the rapid onset of neurological and respiratory complications, whose severity depends on gas concentration and exposure duration [3,5]. We report two cases of accidental H2S poisoning in confined spaces among sanitation workers. Both patients were admitted to the emergency department with alter …