• 作者：R. Pita^a ; ^{renepita@telefonica.net} ; S. Vidal-Asensi^b
• 关键词：Agentes quí ; micos de guerra ; Agentes vesicantes ; Gas mostaza ; Iperita ; Lewisita
• 刊名：Actas Dermo-Sifiliogr谩ficas
• 出版年：2010
• 期刊代码：pca35_00017310
• 类别：med
• 出版时间：January-February 2010
• 卷：101
• 期：1
• 页码：7-18
• 文件大小：1892 K

Vesicants are a group of chemicals used in warfare. The most representative agent is yperite, also known as mustard gas. The blisters that appeared on those exposed to yperite during combat in the First World War are responsible for the current name鈥攙esicants鈥攆or this group of chemicals. Their affects are produced mainly through localized action of liquid or vapor forms on the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. However, the high absorption of the liquid form through the skin or the vapor form on inhalation may cause substantial systemic effects. Here we analyze these effects, treatment of intoxication, and long-term sequelae, drawing on our experience and a review of the literature.