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Author
Back, K. C. | Van Stee, E. W.
Title
Cardiovascular and Nervous System Effects of Bromotrifluoromethane: A Short Review.
Coporate
Aerospace Medical Research Lab., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Book or Conf
National Research Council. Appraisal of Halogenated Fire Extinguishing Agents. April 11-12, 1972., Washington, DC, 91-113 p., 1972
Keywords
fire extinguishing agents | fire extinguishers | toxic hazards | bromotrifluoromethane | nervous system | animals
Identifiers
fire extinguishing agents
Abstract
Experiments were performed to assess the toxic hazards associated with the use of bromotrifluoromethane. An effort to understand the mechanisms of its pharmacodynamic activities is made.