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Riot-Control Agents Exposure in Infants

Exposure of infants to riot-control agents and the necessary immediate management and legal reporting.

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Jan 16, 2026

What legal and reporting steps do clinicians take when infants are exposed to riot-control agents?

When infants are exposed to riot-control agents, immediate management centers on rapid removal from exposure, decontamination, and supportive care tailored to the child’s size and airway vulnerability...

Jan 16, 2026

What emergency treatments and triage protocols do pediatric units follow after infant exposure to riot-control agents?

Pediatric units treating infants exposed to riot-control agents prioritize rapid removal from exposure, decontamination, and symptomatic support—there is no specific antidote—while triaging most cases...