Occupational contact dermatitis in manual cloud seeding operations.
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چکیده
This is a case report on irritant contact dermatitis secondary to calcium oxide exposure during manual cloud seeding operations. A less hazardous substitute such as sodium chloride should be considered wherever possible. Cloud seeding operations are briefly discussed in this report, and the impact of calcium oxide exposure as an occupational hazard is elaborated.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Singapore medical journal
دوره 52 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011