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Chemical Injury

Outlines criteria for multiple chemical sensitivity - defines MCS according to six criteria

A position paper from the American Academy of Environmental Medicine

Chemical hypersensitivity, biologic inhalant and food hypersensitivity practice guidelines

Intended to aid healthcare professionals involved in emergency response

Guidelines for patients with chemical injury and sensitivity

Guidelines to medical care for treatable forms of chemical injury and sensitivity

The diagnostic exploration of a chemically injured patient is a new field

List of substances that can cause adverse effects for each organ system

The basics for developing a hospital protocol for MCS

Example of a hospital's protocol for all departments when accomodating patients with chemical sensitivities

Guidance for physicians to accomodate patients w ith chemical sensitivities

Example of a hospital's protocol for nursing staff when accomodating patients with chemical sensitivities

Report from the US Interagency Workgroup on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Information about the topic relevant to the workplace

Discussion of the issue of multiple chemical sensitivities illnesses

The science and biochemistry behind the treatment of chemical injuries

A quick guide to important sources of information on handling cases of pesticide poisoning

Toxicology, signs and symptoms of poisoning, and treatment are covered

A 1997 paper published in Environmental Health Perspectives

A chart of symptoms and lab tests to be ordered

Lab tests helpful in documenting biologic markers for MCS