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Durmaz K, Misbach M, Danoy A, Salvi JP, Bloch E, Bourrelly S, Verrier B, Sohier J. An innovative Fuller's earth-based film-forming formulation for skin decontamination, through removal and entrapment of an organophosphorus compound, paraoxon-ethyl. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 470:134190. [PMID: 38593659 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Organophosphorus compounds (OPs), such as VX, pose a significant threat due to their neurotoxic and hazardous properties. Skin decontamination is essential to avoid irreversible effects. Fuller's earth (FE), a phyllosilicate conventionally employed in powder form, has demonstrated decontamination capacity against OPs. The aim of this study was to develop a formulation that forms a film on the skin, with a significant OP removal capacity (>95 %) coupled with sequestration capabilities, favorable drying time and mechanical properties to allow for easy application and removal, particularly in emergency context. Various formulations were prepared using different concentrations of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), FE and surfactants. Their removal and sequestration capacity was tested using paraoxon-ethyl (POX), a chemical that simulates the behavior of VX. Formulations with removal capacity levels surpassing 95 % were mechanically characterized and cell viability assays were performed on Normal Human Dermal Fibroblast (NHDF). The four most promising formulations were used to assess decontamination efficacy on pig ear skin explants. These formulations showed decontamination levels ranging from 84.4 ± 4.7 % to 96.5 ± 1.3 %, which is equivalent to current decontamination methods. These results suggest that this technology could be a novel and effective tool for skin decontamination following exposure to OPs.
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- Kardelen Durmaz
- UMR 5305: Laboratoire de Biologie Tissulaire et d'Ingénierie Thérapeutique, CNRS/Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 8 avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon, France
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- UMR 5305: Laboratoire de Biologie Tissulaire et d'Ingénierie Thérapeutique, CNRS/Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 8 avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon, France
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- UMR 5305: Laboratoire de Biologie Tissulaire et d'Ingénierie Thérapeutique, CNRS/Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 8 avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon, France
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- UMR 5305: Laboratoire de Biologie Tissulaire et d'Ingénierie Thérapeutique, CNRS/Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 8 avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon, France
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- UMR 7246: Laboratoire MADIREL, CNRS/Université Aix-Marseille, 52 avenue Escadrille Normandie - Niemen, 13013 Marseille, France
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- UMR 7246: Laboratoire MADIREL, CNRS/Université Aix-Marseille, 52 avenue Escadrille Normandie - Niemen, 13013 Marseille, France
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- UMR 5305: Laboratoire de Biologie Tissulaire et d'Ingénierie Thérapeutique, CNRS/Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 8 avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon, France
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- UMR 5305: Laboratoire de Biologie Tissulaire et d'Ingénierie Thérapeutique, CNRS/Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 8 avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon, France.
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Rillorta MAP, Espiritu AJ. The Effectiveness of Ionized Water as a Radiodecontaminant for 99mTc-Pertechnetate and 131I. J Nucl Med Technol 2023; 51:235-238. [PMID: 37163643 DOI: 10.2967/jnmt.122.265150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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Immediate and complete decontamination procedures are essential to restore the functionality, precision, accuracy, and safety of tests done within the nuclear medicine facility. Decontamination is a simple procedure that, if performed correctly, effectively reduces exposure brought about by spills. The determination of a suitable radiodecontaminant may be beneficial in decontaminating patient beds, collimators, probes, and machines. Methods: Two surface types (i.e., stainless steel and vinyl) were contaminated with a predetermined activity of 99mTcO4 and 131I. After air drying, static images of the contaminated surfaces were obtained using a γ-camera to determine the activity counts on each surface before and after decontamination procedures. Different decontaminant contact times (i.e., 5, 10, and 15 min) were used for each decontaminant (i.e., ionized water, 10% bleach, detergent solution, a negative control [no treatment], and a positive control [a commercial radiodecontaminant]). Differences between the effectiveness of ionized water and the other decontaminants against 99mTcO4 and 131I at different contact times were measured, and the mean percentage activity removed (%AR) was compared using 2-way ANOVA at the 0.05 level of significance. Results: 99mTcO4 and 131I contaminants had %ARs of greater than 80% after 5 min of contact time for ionized water and the other decontaminants. At 15 min contact time, ionized water was not as effective as the other decontaminating agents for 131I on vinyl surfaces. There was no significant interaction between the effects of the decontaminants (%AR) and the contact times with stainless steel and vinyl for either 99mTcO4 or 131I. Conclusion: For 99mTcO4 and 131I on stainless steel surfaces, ionized water is an effective decontaminant at contact times of 5, 10, and 15 min. For 99mTcO4 on vinyl surfaces, ionized water is also an effective decontaminant at contact times of 5, 10, and 15 min. For 131I on vinyl surfaces, ionized water is as effective as 10% bleach, detergent solution, and a commercial radiodecontaminant at contact times of 5 and 10 min.
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- Mary Angeline P Rillorta
- Center for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine, Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center, Baguio City, Philippines; and
- School of Advanced Studies, Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines
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- School of Advanced Studies, Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines
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Kluxen FM, Felkers E, Jensen SM, Domoradzki J, Lorez C, Fisher P, Wiemann C. Practical guidance to evaluate in vitro dermal absorption studies for pesticide registration: An industry perspective. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2023:105432. [PMID: 37302560 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2023.105432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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While there are some regulatory assessment criteria available on how to generally evaluate dermal absorption (DA) studies for risk assessment purposes, practical guidance and examples are lacking. The current manuscript highlights the challenges in interpretating data from in vitro assays and proposes holistic data-based assessment strategies from an industry perspective. Inflexible decision criteria may be inadequate for real data and may lead to irrelevant DA estimates. We recommend the use of mean values for reasonably conservative DA estimates from in vitro studies. In cases where additional conservatism is needed, e.g., due to non-robust data and acute exposure scenarios, the upper 95% confidence interval of the mean may be appropriate. It is critical to review the data for potential outliers and we provide some example cases and strategies to identify aberrant responses. Some regional regulatory authorities require the evaluation of stratum corneum (SC) residue, but here, as a very simple pro-rata approach, we propose to review whether the predicted post 24-h absorption flux exceeds the predicted elimination flux by desquamation because otherwise it is not possible for the SC residue to contribute to systemic dose. Overall, the adjustment of DA estimates due to mass balance (normalization) is not recommended.
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- Bayer SAS, Crop Science Division, Sophia Antipolis, France
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Hundhammer T, Lindner R, Caccia L, Langbehn H, Petermichl W, Dittmar M, Gruber M. Management of decontamination in chemical accidents: a laboratory model. Sci Rep 2023; 13:8411. [PMID: 37225760 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-35248-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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Rapid and efficient decontamination of the skin is a major task for emergency rescue services in the event of a chemical accident involving humans. While rinsing the skin with water (and soap) has been the standard procedure, some skepticism has developed in recent years regarding the situational suitability of this method. The efficacy of three different decontamination materials/techniques (Easyderm® cleaning cloth, water-soaked all-purpose sponge, rinsing with water) in removing Capsaicin, Bromadiolone, Paraquat and 2,2'-dichlorodiethylether (DCEE) from porcine skin was compared. Different cleaning motions (wiping, twisting, pressing) with the Easyderm® were evaluated for their effectiveness in removing Capsaicin from porcine skin. Finally, the impact of different exposure times of the skin to Capsaicin on the decontamination process were investigated. Contaminant recovery rates (CRRs) were analysed in the skin and in each decontamination material using high-performance-liquid-chromatography (HPLC; used for Capsaicin, Bromadiolone, Paraquat) or gas chromatography (GC; used for DCEE). Wiping the skin with the amphiphilic Easyderm® was most effective for decontamination of Capsaicin and DCEE, while the water rinsing method gave the best results for removing Paraquat and Bromadiolone. Both wiping with the Easyderm® and rotating the Easyderm® were significantly more effective in cleaning Capsaicin-contaminated skin than pressing the Easyderm® on the contamination area alone. Prolonged exposure times of the porcine skin to Capsaicin were associated with a decrease in efficacy of the following decontamination. Emergency rescue services should have materials available that can remove both hydrophilic and hydrophobic substances from skin. Since not all of our results for comparing different decontamination materials were as distinct as we expected, there are likely several other factors determining the efficacy of skin decontamination in some cases. Time is key; therefore, first responders should try to begin the decontamination process as soon as possible after arriving at the scene.
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- Tobias Hundhammer
- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee11, 93042, Regensburg, Germany.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee11, 93042, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee11, 93042, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee11, 93042, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee11, 93042, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee11, 93042, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee11, 93042, Regensburg, Germany
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Gibson JC, Marro L, Brandow D, Remedios L, Fisher M, Borghese MM, Kieliszkiewicz K, Lukina AO, Irwin K. Biomonitoring of DEET and DCBA in Canadian children following typical protective insect repellent use. Int J Hyg Environ Health 2023; 248:114093. [PMID: 36508962 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2022.114093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET) is an ingredient found in many consumer insect repellents and its use is recommended to Canadians by government agencies, including Health Canada, for protection against insect bites including mosquitos and ticks. The majority of research on DEET exposure and toxicokinetics in humans has focused on adult populations with little information from vulnerable populations, including children. We aimed to fill this knowledge gap by examining real-world exposure data for DEET and its metabolite 3-diethylcarbamoyl benzoic acid (DCBA) in a sample population of Canadian children. We conducted a 24-h observational exposure human biomonitoring study at three overnight summer camps in Ontario, Canada through July and August 2019. Participating children aged 7-13 years provided multiple spot urine samples over a 24-h period and completed a journal to document insect repellent use and factors that could influence absorption of DEET. Children were instructed to use insect repellent as they usually would while attending a summer camp. Exposure was quantified using the information from the participant's journal and the change in the mass of their insect repellent containers over the course of the study. A total of 389 urine samples were collected from 124 children. Among participants using insect repellent, urinary levels of DEET were elevated between 2 and 8 h post-application and decreased thereafter but remained qualitatively higher than concentrations in participants who did not use insect repellent on the study day, even at 18-22 h post-application. DCBA was the predominant metabolite of DEET exposure in urine. DCBA was elevated between 8 and 14 h post-application, and declined thereafter, but not to the level observed among those who did not use insect repellent on the study day. Children who used more insect repellent, or used higher concentration insect repellent (10%-30% DEET) excreted higher levels of DEET and DCBA. Excreted DEET and DCBA accounted for 0.001% (median) and 1.3% (median) of the estimated applied DEET, respectively. Children did not reach an undetectable level of DEET or DCBA in urine, even among those not using insect repellent during the study day, indicating a potentially complex multi-route exposure to insect repellents in a real world scenario. This work provides targeted biomonitoring data for children intentionally using DEET-based insect repellents for normal protective use, and will support the risk re-evaluation of DEET by Health Canada.
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- Jennifer C Gibson
- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K9, Canada.
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K9, Canada.
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K9, Canada.
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K9, Canada.
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K9, Canada.
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K9, Canada.
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- Pesticide Laboratory, Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K9, Canada.
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K9, Canada.
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- Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Health Canada, Ottawa, K1A 0K9, Canada.
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Keir JLA, Kirkham TL, Aranda-Rodriguez R, White PA, Blais JM. Effectiveness of dermal cleaning interventions for reducing firefighters' exposures to PAHs and genotoxins. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE 2023; 20:84-94. [PMID: 36469739 DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2022.2150768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Firefighters are exposed to carcinogenic and mutagenic combustion emissions, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Fire service and firefighter cancer advocacy groups recommend skin cleaning using wipes or washing with detergent and water after exposure to smoke, although these strategies have not been proven to reduce exposures to harmful combustion products such as PAHs. This study assessed dermal decontamination methods to reduce PAH exposures by firefighters participating in live fire training scenarios. Study participants (n = 88) were randomly assigned to an intervention group (i.e., two types of commercial skin wipes, detergent and water, or a control group who did not use any skin decontamination). PAHs were measured in personal air (during the fire) and dermal wipe samples (before and after fire suppression and after dermal decontamination). PAH metabolites and mutagenicity were measured in urine samples before and after fire suppression. Airborne PAH concentrations during the fire ranged between 200 and 3,970 μg/m3 (mean = 759 μg/m3, SD = 685 μg/m3). Firefighters had higher total PAHs and high-molecular-weight PAHs on their skin after the fire compared to before (1.3- and 2.2-fold, respectively, p < 0.01). Urinary PAH metabolites increased significantly following exposure to the training fires by 1.7 to 2.2-fold (depending on the metabolite, p < 0.001). Urinary mutagenicity did not differ significantly between pre- and post-fire for any of the decontamination methods. Detergent and water was the only intervention that removed a significant amount of total PAHs from the skin (0.72 ng/cm2 preintervention vs. 0.38 ng/cm2 postintervention, p < 0.01). However, fold changes in urinary PAH metabolites (i.e., pre- vs. post-exposure levels) did not differ among any of the dermal decontamination methods or the control group. These data suggest that despite on-site attempts to remove PAHs from firefighters' skin, the examined interventions did not reduce the internal dose of PAHs. Future work should investigate preventing initial exposure using other interventions, such as improved personal protective equipment.
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- Jennifer L A Keir
- Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Occupational Cancer Research Centre, Ontario Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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A new conceptional model for deriving average dermal absorption estimates from studies with multiple tested concentrations for non-dietary risk assessment of pesticides. Arch Toxicol 2022; 96:2429-2445. [PMID: 35704048 PMCID: PMC9325830 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-022-03320-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Dermal absorption values are used to translate external dermal exposure into potential systemic exposure for non-dietary risk assessment of pesticides. While the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States of America (US EPA) derives a common dermal absorption factor for active substances covering all related products, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) requests specific product-based estimates for individual concentrations covering the intended use rates. The latter poses challenges, because it disconnects exposure dose from applied dose in absorption studies, which may not be suitable in scenarios where concentration is not relevant. We analyzed the EFSA dermal absorption database, collected 33 human in vitro studies from CropLife Europe (CLE) companies, where ≥3 in-use dilution concentrations were tested, and 15 dermal absorption triple pack datasets. This shows that absolute dermal absorption correlates with absolute applied dose on a decadic logarithm-scale, which is concordant with the toxicological axiom that risk is driven by exposure dose. This method is radically different from the current European approach focused on concentrations and offers new insights into the relationship of internal and external exposure doses when utilizing data from in vitro studies. A single average dermal absorption value can be simply derived from studies with multiple tested concentrations, by calculating the y-intercept of a linear model on a decadic logarithm scale while assuming a slope of 1. This simplifies risk assessment and frees resources to explore exposure refinements. It also serves as a basis to harmonize dermal absorption estimation globally for use in exposure-driven risk assessments.
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James T, Izon-Cooper L, Collins S, Cole H, Marczylo T. The wash-in effect and its significance for mass casualty decontamination. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART B, CRITICAL REVIEWS 2022; 25:113-134. [PMID: 35220912 PMCID: PMC8903816 DOI: 10.1080/10937404.2022.2042443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Decontamination of skin by washing may increase dermal absorption, a phenomenon known as the wash-in effect. The wash-in effect is frequently discussed in studies investigating casualty decontamination where potentially life-saving interventions may enhance the dermal penetration of toxic chemicals, leading to an increase in incidence of morbidity and rates of mortality. However, the wash-in effect is seldom investigated within the context of mass casualty decontamination and real-life consequences are therefore poorly understood. This paper reviews the existing literature on the wash-in effect to highlight the proposed mechanisms for enhanced absorption and evaluate the wash-in effect within the context of mass casualty chemical decontamination.
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- Thomas James
- Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, UK Health Security Agency, Chilton, UK
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- Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, UK Health Security Agency, Chilton, UK
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- Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, UK Health Security Agency, Chilton, UK
- Global Operations, UK Health Security Agency, London, UK
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- Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, UK Health Security Agency, Chilton, UK
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- Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, UK Health Security Agency, Chilton, UK
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Nandamuri S, Feschuk AM, Maibach HI. A Review of the Efficacy of Easily Accessible Dry Decontaminants for Human Chemical Contamination. J Appl Toxicol 2022; 42:950-960. [PMID: 35275408 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Soap and water are often considered the gold standard for dermal decontamination. However, recent systematic reviews have shown that these methods often result in incomplete decontamination and may even induce contaminant absorption due to the "wash-in" effect. Therefore, it is important to gain insight on other decontamination methods. A literature search was done using PubMed to find experimental studies relating to dry decontamination performed with readily available items. Seven studies met eligibility criteria, and the study model, dry decontaminant, method of dry decontamination, method of analyzing decontamination, and main conclusions from each study were extracted, summarized and compared. Important conclusions include that all studies investigated found that dry decontamination yielded decreases in contamination. In addition, it was shown by multiple studies that not only the decontaminant, but the manner in which it is used (method used (blotting, rubbing, etc.), amount used, and whether decontamination instructions are provided to exposed individuals) is vital to success. Finally, in all four studies that investigated wet and dry decontamination combination protocols, combinations were more efficacious than dry decontamination alone. However, this means that dry improvised decontamination can be performed while waiting for the deployment and arrival of further formal decontaminants. These conclusions deserve consideration in the event that universal decontamination guidelines are designed. However, more studies are required in order to draw definitive conclusions regarding the important topic of dermal decontamination.
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- Saisha Nandamuri
- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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Green M, Kashetsky N, Feschuk AM, Maibach HI. Efficacy of soap and water-based skin decontamination using in vitro animal models: A systematic review. J Appl Toxicol 2021; 42:942-949. [PMID: 34942017 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Water and/or soap and water solutions have historically been used as first-line decontamination strategies for a wide variety of dermal contaminants from workplace exposure, environmental pesticides, and civilian chemical warfare. Although water and/or soap and water solutions are often considered a gold standard of decontamination, many studies have found other decontamination methods to be superior. This systematic review summarizes the available data on in vitro animal models contaminated with a various chemicals and their decontamination with water and/or soap and water solutions using in vitro animal models. A comprehensive literature search was performed using Concordance, Embase, PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, and Google Scholar to find in vitro animal studies that provided data on dermal decontamination using water and/or soap and water solutions. Five studies were included that analyzed 11 contaminants across two in vitro animal models (rats and pigs). Water alone was used as a decontamination method for 63.6% of the contaminants (n = 7/11) and water and soap solutions for decontamination in 54.6% of contaminants (n = 6/11). Water alone provided incomplete contaminant removal of five of seven contaminants studied; soap and water did not show significant difference in decontamination when compared with other solutions for all four contaminants and was superior to water for both contaminants studied. Water and/or soap and water are used as decontamination strategies for a variety of dermal contamination events, but for many contaminants, they do not provide complete contamination when compared with newer decontamination solutions studied with in vitro animal models.
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- Maxwell Green
- Faculty of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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Chiang C, Kashetsky N, Feschuk A, Burli A, Law RM, Maibach HI. Efficacy of water-only or soap and water skin decontamination of chemical warfare agents or simulants using in vitro human models: A systematic review. J Appl Toxicol 2021; 42:930-941. [PMID: 34665468 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Water-only or water and soap are widely recommended as preferred solutions for dermal decontamination. However, limited efficacy data exist. We summarized experimental studies evaluating in vitro efficacy of water-only or soap and water in decontaminating chemical warfare agents (CWA) or their simulants from human skin models. Embase, Covidence®, MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched for articles using water-only or soap and water decontamination methods for removal of CWA/CWA simulants in in vitro human skin models. Data extraction was completed from seven studies, yielding seven contaminants. Water-only decontamination led to partial decontamination in all skin samples (100%, n = 81/81). Soap and water decontamination led to partial decontamination in all skin samples (100%, n = 143/143). Four studies found decontamination to either paradoxically enhance absorption of contaminants or their penetration rates, known as the "wash-in" effect. Despite recommendations, water-only or water and soap decontamination were found to yield partial decontamination of CWA or their simulants in all human in vitro studies. Thus, more effective decontaminating agents are needed. Some studies demonstrated increased or faster penetration of chemicals following decontamination, which could prove deadly for agents such as VX, although these findings require in vivo validation. Heterogeneity in experimental setups limits interstudy comparison, and it remains unclear when water-only or water and soap are ideal decontaminants, which requires more studies. Pending manuscripts will summarize in vivo human and animal efficacy data. International harmonized efficacy protocol should enable more efficient public health decisions for evidence-based public health decisions.
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- Chavy Chiang
- School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
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- School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada.,School of Pharmacy, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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Burli A, Kashetsky N, Feschuk A, Law RM, Maibach HI. Efficacy of soap and water based skin decontamination using in vivo animal models: a systematic review. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART B, CRITICAL REVIEWS 2021; 24:325-336. [PMID: 34278982 DOI: 10.1080/10937404.2021.1943087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Water-only or soap and water solutions are considered a gold standard for skin decontamination. However, there is lack of conclusive data regarding their efficacy. The aim of this study was to summarize in vivo animal model data on skin decontamination using water-only, and/or soap and water. Covidence, Embase, MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched to identify relevant articles using water-only or soap and water decontamination methods in in vivo animals. Data extraction was completed from studies, representing three animal models, and 11 contaminants. Results demonstrated water-only decontamination solutions led to complete decontamination in 3.1% (n = 16/524) protocols, incomplete decontamination in 90.6% (n = 475/524) of protocols, and mortality in 6.3% (n = 33/524) of protocols. Soap and water decontamination solutions resulted in complete decontamination in 6.9% (n = 8/116) protocols, incomplete decontamination in 92.2% (n = 107/116) of protocols, and mortality in 6.9% (n = 8/116) of protocols. Although water only, or soap and water is considered a gold standard for skin decontamination, most papers investigated found that water only, and soap and water provided incomplete decontamination. Due to the insufficient data, and limitations that hinder the applicability of available data, evidence indicates that more contemporary studies investigating skin decontamination are needed, and compared to other model species, including humans, when practical.
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- Anuk Burli
- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, United States
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
- School of Pharmacy, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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Chiang C, Kashetsky N, Feschuk A, Burli A, Law R, Maibach H. Efficacy of water-based skin decontamination of occupational chemicals using in vitro human skin models: a systematic review. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART B, CRITICAL REVIEWS 2021; 24:337-353. [PMID: 34308791 DOI: 10.1080/10937404.2021.1957048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Percutaneous absorption of chemicals is a potential route of topical and systemic toxicity. Skin decontamination interrupts this process by removing contaminants from the skin surface. Decontamination using water-only or soap and water solutions is the current gold standard despite limited efficacy data. A summary of studies evaluating their efficacy in decontaminating occupational contaminants from in vitro human skin models is presented. Embase, MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched for relevant articles and data extracted from 15 investigations that reported on 21 occupational contaminants, which were further classified as industrial chemicals, drugs, or pesticides. Water-only decontamination yielded no response in 4.3% (n = 6/140) and partial decontamination in 95.7% (n = 134/140) of skin samples. Soap and water decontamination yielded complete decontamination in 4.9% (n = 13/264) and partial decontamination in 95.1% (n = 251/264) of skin samples. Four studies (26.7%, n = 4/15) reported increased penetration rates or skin concentration of contaminants following decontamination, demonstrating a "wash-in" effect. Varying study methodologies hinder our ability to compare data and determine when water alone or soap and water are best used. International harmonized efficacy protocol might enhance our decontamination understanding and enable a more customized approach to decontamination clinical practice and research.
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- Chavy Chiang
- School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, United States
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St John's, Canada
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- School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, United States
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St John's, Canada
- School of Pharmacy, Memorial University, St. John's, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, United States
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Kashetsky N, Law RM, Maibach HI. Efficacy of water skin decontamination in vivo in humans: A systematic review. J Appl Toxicol 2021; 42:346-359. [PMID: 34448236 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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With the constant possibility of occupational exposures, chemical warfare, and targeted attacks, increased attention has been given to determining effective and timely dermal decontamination strategies. This systematic review summarises experimental studies reporting decontamination with water-based solutions of dermal chemical contaminants with in vivo human data. Embase, MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases were comprehensively searched using search terms ("cutaneous" or "skin" or "dermal" or "percutaneous") and ("decontamination" or "decontaminant" or "skin decontamination") to include 10 studies, representing 18 chemical contaminants, 199 participants, and 351 decontamination outcomes. Three studies included data from decontamination with water (10.8%, n = 38/351 decontamination outcomes), seven with soap and water (68.4%, n = 240/351 decontamination outcomes), and two with 10% isopropanol distilled water (20.8%, n = 73/351 decontamination outcomes). Results of dermal decontamination using water showed complete decontamination (CD) outcomes in 52.6% (n = 20/38) and partial decontamination (PD) in 47.4% (n = 18/38); using soap and water showed PD outcomes in 92.9% (n = 223/240) and minimal to no effect in 7.1% (n = 17/240); and using 10% isopropanol distilled water achieved PD outcomes in 100.0% (n = 73/73). Available data show that decontamination with water, soap and water, and 10% isopropanol distilled water is incomplete. Much remains to be learned about decontamination of the large variety of chemical contaminants including a range of molecular weights, lipid and water solubilities, melting points, volatility, and hydrogen bonds, as well as clinically relevant anatomic sites. A major void exists in data confirming or denying the completeness of decontamination by measuring absorption and excretion. The development of effective decontamination solutions is of high priority.
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- Nadia Kashetsky
- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.,School of Pharmacy, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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James T, Collins S, Marczylo T. Identification of Novel Simulants for Toxic Industrial Chemicals and Chemical Warfare Agents for Human Decontamination Studies: A Systematic Review and Categorisation of Physicochemical Characteristics. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:8681. [PMID: 34444429 PMCID: PMC8391658 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18168681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Chemical simulants have long been used in human trials of mass decontamination to determine the efficacy of decontamination interventions against more toxic agents. Until now, reliance has mostly been on individual chemicals as surrogates to specific agents (e.g., methyl salicylate for sulphur mustard). A literature review was conducted to identify chemicals that had been previously tested on human volunteers and that represent diverse physicochemical characteristics in order to create a repository for chemical simulants. Of the 171 unique chemicals identified, 78 were discounted for the risk they could pose to human volunteers, 39 were deemed suitable for use, and a further 54 were considered to be possible simulants but would require further research. Suitable simulants included both solid and liquid chemicals spanning a wide range of physicochemical properties including molecular weight, octanol/water partition coefficient, vapour pressure, and solubility. This review identifies an array of potential simulants suitable for use in human volunteer decontamination studies and is of relevance to future studies on systemic absorption and surface decontamination.
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- Thomas James
- Centre for Radiation, Chemicals and Environmental Hazards (CRCE), Public Health England, Chilton OX11 0RQ, UK; (S.C.); (T.M.)
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Collins S, Williams N, Southworth F, James T, Davidson L, Orchard E, Marczylo T, Amlôt R. Evaluating the impact of decontamination interventions performed in sequence for mass casualty chemical incidents. Sci Rep 2021; 11:14995. [PMID: 34294861 PMCID: PMC8298482 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-94644-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The Initial Operational Response (IOR) to chemical incidents is a suite of rapid strategies including evacuation, disrobe and improvised and interim decontamination. IOR and Specialist Operational Response (SOR) decontamination protocols involving mass decontamination units would be conducted in sequence by UK emergency services following a chemical incident, to allow for safe onward transfer of casualties. As part of a series of human volunteer studies, we examined for the first time, the effectiveness of UK IOR and SOR decontamination procedures alone and in sequence. Specifically, we evaluated the additional contribution of SOR, when following improvised and interim decontamination. Two simulants, methyl salicylate (MeS) with vegetable oil and benzyl salicylate (BeS), were applied to participants’ skin. Participants underwent improvised dry, improvised wet, interim wet, specialist decontamination and a no decontamination control. Skin analysis and UV photography indicated significantly lower levels of both simulants remaining following decontamination compared to controls. There were no significant differences in MeS levels recovered between decontamination conditions. Analysis of BeS, a more persistent simulant than MeS, showed that recovery from skin was significantly reduced following combined IOR with SOR than IOR alone. These results show modest additional benefits of decontamination interventions conducted in sequence, particularly for persistent chemicals, supporting current UK operational procedures.
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- Samuel Collins
- Chemicals and Environmental Effects Department, Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, Public Health England, Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK.
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- Behavioural Science Team, Emergency Response Department Science and Technology, Health Protection Directorate, Public Health England, Porton Down, UK
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- Behavioural Science Team, Emergency Response Department Science and Technology, Health Protection Directorate, Public Health England, Porton Down, UK
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- Chemicals and Environmental Effects Department, Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, Public Health England, Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK
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- Behavioural Science Team, Emergency Response Department Science and Technology, Health Protection Directorate, Public Health England, Porton Down, UK
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- Behavioural Science Team, Emergency Response Department Science and Technology, Health Protection Directorate, Public Health England, Porton Down, UK
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- Toxicology Department, Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, Public Health England, Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK
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- Behavioural Science Team, Emergency Response Department Science and Technology, Health Protection Directorate, Public Health England, Porton Down, UK.,Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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Skin decontamination procedures against potential hazards substances exposure. Chem Biol Interact 2021; 344:109481. [PMID: 34051209 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2021.109481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Decontamination of unprotected skin areas is crucial to prevent excessive penetration of chemical contaminants after criminal or accidental release. A review of literature studies was performed to identify the available decontamination methods adopted to treat skin contamination after chemical, radiological and metal exposures. In this bibliographic review, an overview of the old and recent works on decontamination procedures followed in case of potential hazards substances contaminations with a comparison between these systems are provided. Almost all data from our 95 selected studies conducted in vitro and in vivo revealed that a rapid skin decontamination process is the most efficient way to reduce the risk of intoxication. The commonly-used or recommended conventional procedures are simple rinsing with water only or soapy water. However, this approach has some limitations because an easy removal by flushing may not be sufficient to decontaminate all chemical deposited on the skin, and skin absorption can be enhanced by the wash-in effect. Other liquid solutions or systems as adsorbent powders, mobilizing agents, chelation therapy are also applied as decontaminants, but till nowadays does not exist a decontamination method which can be adopted in all situations. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop more efficient and successful decontaminating formulations.
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Zhang H, Liang Y, Wu P, Shi X, Zhang G, Cai Z. Continuous Dermal Exposure to Triclocarban Perturbs the Homeostasis of Liver-Gut Axis in Mice: Insights from Metabolic Interactions and Microbiome Shifts. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:5117-5127. [PMID: 33691405 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c08273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Humans are constantly exposed to antimicrobial triclocarban (TCC) via direct skin contact with personal care and consumer products, but the safety of long-term dermal exposure to TCC remains largely unknown. Herein, we used a mouse model to evaluate the potential health risks from the continuous dermal application of TCC at human-relevant concentrations. After percutaneous absorption, TCC circulated in the bloodstream and largely entered the liver-gut axis for metabolic disposition. Nontargeted metabolomics approach revealed that TCC exposure perturbed mouse liver homeostasis, as evidenced by the increased oxidative stress and impaired methylation capacity, leading to oxidative damage and enhancement of upstream glycolysis and folate-dependent one-carbon metabolism. Meanwhile, TCC was transformed in the liver through hydroxylation, dechlorination, methylation, glucuronidation, sulfation, and glutathione conjugation. TCC-derived xenobiotics were subsequently excreted into the gut, and glucuronide and sulfate metabolites could be further deconjugated by the gut microbiota into their active free forms. In addition, microbial community analysis showed that the composition of gut microbiome was altered in response to TCC exposure, indicating the perturbation of gut homeostasis. Together, through tracking the xenobiotic-biological interactions in vivo, this study provides novel insights into the underlying impacts of dermally absorbed TCC on the liver and gut microenvironments.
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- Hongna Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Food Science and Molecular and Cellular Biology Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst 01003, Massachusetts, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong 999077, China
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Thors L, Wigenstam E, Qvarnström J, Bucht A. Efficient agent degradation within skin is important for decontamination of percutaneously exposed VX. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 2021; 40:95-102. [PMID: 33759679 DOI: 10.1080/15569527.2021.1902342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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AIM OF THE STUDY Following percutaneous exposure to the nerve agent VX, the remaining intact agent within the skin after decontamination is of great concern. Consequently, this leads to prolonged agent release to the blood circulation resulting in sustained intoxication, which may complicate the medical management. The decontamination procedure used should therefore possess the ability for agent removal both on and within the skin. The efficacy of three decontamination procedures was evaluated by measuring VX and the primary degradation product ethyl methyl phosphonic acid (EMPA) penetrated through human skin and the amount remaining within the skin. MATERIALS AND METHODS Decontamination was initiated 5 min post-exposure to VX on human dermatomed skin. Experiments were conducted using an in vitro skin penetration model and the amount remaining within the skin was determined by combining the tape-stripping technique and acetylcholinesterase activity measurements. RESULTS In control experiments without decontamination, higher amounts of VX were recovered in the deeper layers of skin compared to EMPA, which was primarily located in the stratum corneum. Both Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL) and the RSDL training kit (TRSDL) significantly reduced the amount of VX within the skin and decreased the penetration through the skin. However, the degradation ability of RSDL was demonstrated to be beneficial by the reduction of intact agents remaining in the skin compared to TRSDL without agent degradation capability. Soapy water decontamination caused a "wash-in" effect of VX with decreased agent amounts within stratum corneum but increased the amount VX penetrated through the skin. CONCLUSION Efficient skin decontamination of VX requires skin decontaminants reaching deeper layers of the skin, and that both absorption and degradation properties are important. In addition, the "wash-in" effect by using soapy water may enhance VX release to the blood circulation.
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- Lina Thors
- Swedish Defence Research Agency, CBRN Defence and Security, Umeå, Sweden
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- Swedish Defence Research Agency, CBRN Defence and Security, Umeå, Sweden
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- Swedish Defence Research Agency, CBRN Defence and Security, Umeå, Sweden
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Collins S, James T, Carter H, Symons C, Southworth F, Foxall K, Marczylo T, Amlôt R. Mass Casualty Decontamination for Chemical Incidents: Research Outcomes and Future Priorities. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:3079. [PMID: 33802722 PMCID: PMC8002470 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18063079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Planning for major incidents involving the release of hazardous chemicals has been informed by a multi-disciplinary research agenda which has sought to inform all aspects of emergency response, but with a focus in recent years on mass casualty decontamination. In vitro and human volunteer studies have established the relative effectiveness of different decontamination protocols for a range of chemical agents. In parallel, a programme of research has focused on communicating with and managing large numbers of contaminated casualties at the scene of an incident. We present an accessible overview of the evidence underpinning current casualty decontamination strategies. We highlight where research outcomes can directly inform response planning, including the critical importance of beginning the decontamination process as soon as possible, the benefits of early removal of contaminated clothing, the evidence under-pinning dry and wet decontamination and how effective communication is essential to any decontamination response. We identify a range of priority areas for future research including establishing the significance of the 'wash-in' effect and developing effective strategies for the decontamination of hair. We also highlight several areas of future methodological development, such as the need for novel chemical simulants. Whilst considerable progress has been made towards incorporating research outcomes into operational policy and practice, we outline how this developing evidence-base might be used to inform future iterations of mass casualty decontamination guidance.
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- Samuel Collins
- Chemicals and Environmental Effects Department, Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, Public Health England, Didcot OX11 0RQ, UK;
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- Chemicals and Environmental Effects Department, Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, Public Health England, Didcot OX11 0RQ, UK;
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- COVID-19 Behavioural Science and Insights Unit, Public Health England, Public Health England, London SE1 8UG, UK; (H.C.); (C.S.); (R.A.)
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- COVID-19 Behavioural Science and Insights Unit, Public Health England, Public Health England, London SE1 8UG, UK; (H.C.); (C.S.); (R.A.)
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- Behavioural Science, Emergency Response Department Science & Technology, Health Protection Directorate, Public Health England, Porton SP4 0JG, UK;
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- Toxicology Department, Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, Public Health England, Didcot OX11 0RQ, UK; (K.F.); (T.M.)
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- Toxicology Department, Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, Public Health England, Didcot OX11 0RQ, UK; (K.F.); (T.M.)
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- COVID-19 Behavioural Science and Insights Unit, Public Health England, Public Health England, London SE1 8UG, UK; (H.C.); (C.S.); (R.A.)
- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College, London SE1 1UL, UK
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Cao Y, Hui X, Maibach HI. Effect of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) and metal organic frameworks (MOF) wiping sandwich patch on human skin decontamination and detoxification in vitro. Toxicol Lett 2020; 337:7-17. [PMID: 33197554 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2020.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Most chemical warfare agents partition rapidly into stratum corneum (SC) and subsequently slowly diffuse through - or are retained in the membrane. Since chemicals can interact with SC components during the process, skin decontamination poses a challenging yet important problem. To address these issues, we have developed a new method in combination with wet and dry decon technologies with new materials for emergency or delayed contamination scenarios. An in vitro human skin diffusion system was employed to model various dermal exposures of radiolabeled chemical warfare simulants, followed by surface decontamination with metal organic frameworks (MOFs), super-absorbent polymers (SAP), and/or dermal decontamination gel (DDGel). All samples measured for radioactive recovery and acetylcholinesterase activity to ascertain relative decon efficacy. Results demonstrated powerful water absorption of SAP, strong catalysis of UiO-66 MOF, and decon enhancement of pre-wetting surface contaminants. SAP had no interfering interactions with MOF yet provided additional benefits as porosity and reactivity that allowed for fast liquidized chemical transportation, absorption, and degeneration. We then designed a cotton-based SAP/MOF patch that worked cooperatively in decontamination and detoxification. Together with pre-wet, SAP/MOF wipe, and DDGel applications, maximum effect was observed in early and/or extended dermal exposure, and no "wash-in" effect occurred.
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- Yachao Cao
- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, 2340 Sutter Street, N461, San Francisco, CA 94143-0989, USA; School of Mechanical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, No. 26 Yuxiang Street, Shijiangzhuang, Hebei, 050018 PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, 2340 Sutter Street, N461, San Francisco, CA 94143-0989, USA.
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, 2340 Sutter Street, N461, San Francisco, CA 94143-0989, USA
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Thors L, Wigenstam E, Qvarnström J, Hägglund L, Bucht A. Improved skin decontamination efficacy for the nerve agent VX. Chem Biol Interact 2020; 325:109135. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2020.109135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Revised: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Forsberg E, Öberg L, Artursson E, Wigenstam E, Bucht A, Thors L. Decontamination efficacy of soapy water and water washing following exposure of toxic chemicals on human skin. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 2020; 39:134-142. [DOI: 10.1080/15569527.2020.1748046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Emma Forsberg
- Division of CBRN Defence and Security, Swedish Defence Research Agency, Umeå, Sweden
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- Division of CBRN Defence and Security, Swedish Defence Research Agency, Umeå, Sweden
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- Division of CBRN Defence and Security, Swedish Defence Research Agency, Umeå, Sweden
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- Division of CBRN Defence and Security, Swedish Defence Research Agency, Umeå, Sweden
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- Division of CBRN Defence and Security, Swedish Defence Research Agency, Umeå, Sweden
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- Division of CBRN Defence and Security, Swedish Defence Research Agency, Umeå, Sweden
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Chilcott RP, Larner J, Durrant A, Hughes P, Mahalingam D, Rivers S, Thomas E, Amer N, Barrett M, Matar H, Pinhal A, Jackson T, McCarthy-Barnett K, Reppucci J. Evaluation of US Federal Guidelines (Primary Response Incident Scene Management [PRISM]) for Mass Decontamination of Casualties During the Initial Operational Response to a Chemical Incident. Ann Emerg Med 2019; 73:671-684. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2018.06.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Revised: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Chilcott RP, Larner J, Matar H. UK's initial operational response and specialist operational response to CBRN and HazMat incidents: a primer on decontamination protocols for healthcare professionals. Emerg Med J 2018; 36:117-123. [PMID: 30504458 PMCID: PMC6388907 DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2018-207562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Revised: 09/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The UK is currently in the process of implementing a modified response to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear and hazardous material incidents that combines an initial operational response with a revision of the existing specialist operational response for ambulant casualties. The process is based on scientific evidence and focuses on the needs of casualties rather than the availability of specialist resources such as personal protective equipment, detection and monitoring instruments and bespoke showering (mass casualty decontamination) facilities. Two main features of the revised process are: (1) the introduction of an emergency disrobe and dry decontamination step prior to the arrival of specialist resources and (2) a revised protocol for mass casualty (wet) decontamination that has the potential to double the throughput of casualties and improve the removal of contaminants from the skin surface. Optimised methods for performing dry and wet decontamination are presented that may be of relevance to hospitals, as well as first responders at the scene of a chemical incident.
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- Robert P Chilcott
- Research Centre for Topical Drug Delivery and Toxicology, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
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- Research Centre for Topical Drug Delivery and Toxicology, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
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- Research Centre for Topical Drug Delivery and Toxicology, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
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In vitro human skin permeation and decontamination of diisopropyl methylphosphonate (DIMP) using Dermal Decontamination Gel (DDGel) and Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL) at different timepoints. Toxicol Lett 2018; 299:118-123. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2018.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2018] [Revised: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 09/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Effect of aqueous dilution on the absorption of the nerve agent VX through skin in vitro. Toxicol In Vitro 2018; 53:121-125. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2018.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2018] [Revised: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 08/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Cao Y, Hui X, Zhu H, Elmahdy A, Maibach H. In vitro human skin permeation and decontamination of 2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfide (CEES) using Dermal Decontamination Gel (DDGel) and Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL). Toxicol Lett 2018; 291:86-91. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2018.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2018] [Revised: 04/11/2018] [Accepted: 04/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Ehling S, Baynes RE, Bäumer W. Impact of synthetic canine cerumen on in vitro penetration of auricular skin of dogs by florfenicol, terbinafine, and betamethasone acetate. Am J Vet Res 2018; 79:333-341. [PMID: 29466046 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.79.3.333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the pharmacokinetics of florfenicol, terbinafine, and betamethasone acetate after topical application to canine auricular skin and the influence of synthetic canine cerumen on pharmacokinetics. SAMPLE Auricular skin from 6 euthanized shelter dogs (3 females and 3 neutered males with no visible signs of otitis externa). PROCEDURES Skin adjacent to the external opening of the ear canal was collected and prepared for use in a 2-compartment flow-through diffusion cell system to evaluate penetration of an otic gel containing florfenicol, terbinafine, and betamethasone acetate over a 24-hour period. Radiolabeled 14C-terbinafine hydrochloride and 3H-betamethasone acetate were added to the gel to determine dermal penetration and distribution. Florfenicol absorption was determined by use of high-performance liquid chromatography-UV detection. Additionally, the effect of synthetic canine cerumen on the pharmacokinetics of all compounds was evaluated. RESULTS During the 24-hour experiment, mean ± SD percentage absorption without the presence of synthetic canine cerumen was 0.28 ± 0.09% for 3H-betamethasone acetate, 0.06 ± 0.06% for florfenicol, and 0.06 ± 0.02% for 14C-terbinafine hydrochloride. Absorption profiles revealed no impact of synthetic canine cerumen on skin absorption for all 3 active compounds in the gel or on skin distribution of 3H-betamethasone acetate and 14C-terbinafine hydrochloride. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE 3H-betamethasone acetate, 14C-terbinafine hydrochloride, and florfenicol were all absorbed in vitro through healthy auricular skin specimens within the first 24 hours after topical application. Synthetic canine cerumen had no impact on dermal absorption in vitro, but it may serve as a temporary reservoir that prolongs the release of topical drugs.
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Lademann J, Knorr F, Patzelt A, Meinke MC, Richter H, Krutmann J, Rühl E, Doucet O. Laser Scanning Microscopic Investigations of the Decontamination of Soot Nanoparticles from the Skin. Skin Pharmacol Physiol 2018; 31:87-94. [DOI: 10.1159/000485900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2017] [Accepted: 11/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Cao Y, Elmahdy A, Zhu H, Hui X, Maibach H. Binding affinity and decontamination of dermal decontamination gel to model chemical warfare agent simulants. J Appl Toxicol 2018; 38:724-733. [DOI: 10.1002/jat.3580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2017] [Revised: 11/14/2017] [Accepted: 11/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Yachao Cao
- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine University of California San Francisco San Francisco CA USA
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine University of California San Francisco San Francisco CA USA
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine University of California San Francisco San Francisco CA USA
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine University of California San Francisco San Francisco CA USA
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine University of California San Francisco San Francisco CA USA
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Pavlikova R, Misik J, Cabal J, Marek J, Kuca K. In vitro skin decontamination of paraoxon – wet-type cleansing effect of selected detergents. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 2017; 37:77-83. [DOI: 10.1080/15569527.2017.1354216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Ruzena Pavlikova
- Department of Toxicology and Military Pharmacy, Faculty of Military Health Sciences, University of Defence, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Toxicology and Military Pharmacy, Faculty of Military Health Sciences, University of Defence, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Toxicology and Military Pharmacy, Faculty of Military Health Sciences, University of Defence, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
- Department of Surgical Studies, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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Salerno A, Devers T, Bolzinger MA, Pelletier J, Josse D, Briançon S. In vitro skin decontamination of the organophosphorus pesticide Paraoxon with nanometric cerium oxide CeO 2. Chem Biol Interact 2017; 267:57-66. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2016.04.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2016] [Revised: 04/21/2016] [Accepted: 04/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Kassouf N, Syed S, Larner J, Amlôt R, Chilcott RP. Evaluation of absorbent materials for use as ad hoc dry decontaminants during mass casualty incidents as part of the UK's Initial Operational Response (IOR). PLoS One 2017; 12:e0170966. [PMID: 28152053 PMCID: PMC5289487 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0170966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2016] [Accepted: 01/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The UK’s Initial Operational Response (IOR) is a revised process for the medical management of mass casualties potentially contaminated with hazardous materials. A critical element of the IOR is the introduction of immediate, on-scene disrobing and decontamination of casualties to limit the adverse health effects of exposure. Ad hoc cleansing of the skin with dry absorbent materials has previously been identified as a potential means of facilitating emergency decontamination. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the in vitro oil and water absorbency of a range of materials commonly found in the domestic and clinical environments and to determine the effectiveness of a small, but representative selection of such materials in skin decontamination, using an established ex vivo model. Five contaminants were used in the study: methyl salicylate, parathion, diethyl malonate, phorate and potassium cyanide. In vitro measurements of water and oil absorbency did not correlate with ex vivo measurements of skin decontamination. When measured ex vivo, dry decontamination was consistently more effective than a standard wet decontamination method (“rinse-wipe-rinse”) for removing liquid contaminants. However, dry decontamination was ineffective against particulate contamination. Collectively, these data confirm that absorbent materials such as wound dressings and tissue paper provide an effective, generic capability for emergency removal of liquid contaminants from the skin surface, but that wet decontamination should be used for non-liquid contaminants.
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- Nick Kassouf
- Research Centre for Topical Drug Delivery and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom
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- Research Centre for Topical Drug Delivery and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom
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- Research Centre for Topical Drug Delivery and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom
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- Microbial Risk Assessment and Behavioural Science, Public Health England, Emergency Response Department, Health Protection Directorate, Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
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- Research Centre for Topical Drug Delivery and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom
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Pickering emulsions for skin decontamination. Toxicol In Vitro 2016; 34:45-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2016.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2015] [Revised: 02/05/2016] [Accepted: 03/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Wu CC, Bao LJ, Tao S, Zeng EY. Dermal Uptake from Airborne Organics as an Important Route of Human Exposure to E-Waste Combustion Fumes. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2016; 50:6599-6605. [PMID: 26937778 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5b05952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Skin absorption of gaseous organic contaminants is an important and relevant mechanism in human exposure to such contaminants, but has not been adequately examined. This article demonstrates that dermal uptake from airborne contaminants could be recognized as a significant exposure route for local residents subjecting to combustion fume from e-waste recycling activities. It is particularly true for organic pollutants which have high dermal penetration rates and large skin-air partition coefficients, such as low molecular weight plasticizers and flame retardants.
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- Chen-Chou Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Geochemistry, Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Guangzhou 510640, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Environment, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Exposure and Health and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, Jinan University , Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Laboratory of Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Science, Peking University , Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Environment, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Exposure and Health and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, Jinan University , Guangzhou 510632, China
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Tazrart A, Bolzinger MA, Moureau A, Molina T, Coudert S, Angulo JF, Briancon S, Griffiths NM. Penetration and decontamination of americium-241 ex vivo using fresh and frozen pig skin. Chem Biol Interact 2016; 267:40-47. [PMID: 27234047 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2016.05.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2016] [Revised: 04/21/2016] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Skin contamination is one of the most probable risks following major nuclear or radiological incidents. However, accidents involving skin contamination with radionuclides may occur in the nuclear industry, in research laboratories and in nuclear medicine departments. This work aims to measure the penetration of the radiological contaminant Americium (241Am) in fresh and frozen skin and to evaluate the distribution of the contamination in the skin. Decontamination tests were performed using water, Fuller's earth and diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA), which is the recommended treatment in case of skin contamination with actinides such as plutonium or americium. To assess these parameters, we used the Franz cell diffusion system with full-thickness skin obtained from pigs' ears, representative of human skin. Solutions of 241Am were deposited on the skin samples. The radioactivity content in each compartment and skin layers was measured after 24 h by liquid scintillation counting and alpha spectrophotometry. The Am cutaneous penetration to the receiver compartment is almost negligible in fresh and frozen skin. Multiple washings with water and DTPA recovered about 90% of the initial activity. The rest remains fixed mainly in the stratum corneum. Traces of activity were detected within the epidermis and dermis which is fixed and not accessible to the decontamination.
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- A Tazrart
- Laboratoire de RadioToxicologie, CEA/DRF/iRCM, Bruyères le Châtel, Arpajon, France; Université de Lyon, F-69008, Lyon, France; Laboratoire de Dermopharmacie et Cosmétologie, Laboratoire d'Automatique et de Génie des Procédés (LAGEP), UMR CNRS 5007, 8, Avenue Rockefeller, 69373 Lyon Cedex 08, France
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- Université de Lyon, F-69008, Lyon, France; Laboratoire de Dermopharmacie et Cosmétologie, Laboratoire d'Automatique et de Génie des Procédés (LAGEP), UMR CNRS 5007, 8, Avenue Rockefeller, 69373 Lyon Cedex 08, France
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- Laboratoire de RadioToxicologie, CEA/DRF/iRCM, Bruyères le Châtel, Arpajon, France
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- Laboratoire de RadioToxicologie, CEA/DRF/iRCM, Bruyères le Châtel, Arpajon, France
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- Laboratoire de RadioToxicologie, CEA/DRF/iRCM, Bruyères le Châtel, Arpajon, France
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- Laboratoire de RadioToxicologie, CEA/DRF/iRCM, Bruyères le Châtel, Arpajon, France
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- Université de Lyon, F-69008, Lyon, France; Laboratoire de Dermopharmacie et Cosmétologie, Laboratoire d'Automatique et de Génie des Procédés (LAGEP), UMR CNRS 5007, 8, Avenue Rockefeller, 69373 Lyon Cedex 08, France
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- Laboratoire de RadioToxicologie, CEA/DRF/iRCM, Bruyères le Châtel, Arpajon, France.
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Beriro DJ, Cave MR, Wragg J, Thomas R, Wills G, Evans F. A review of the current state of the art of physiologically-based tests for measuring human dermal in vitro bioavailability of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in soil. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2016; 305:240-259. [PMID: 26686483 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2015.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2015] [Revised: 10/22/2015] [Accepted: 11/08/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons are classed as Persistent Organic Pollutants, a large group of compounds that share similar characteristics. They are lipophilic, resistant to degradation in the environment and harmful to human and environmental health. Soil has been identified as the primary reservoir for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the United Kingdom. This study reviews the literature associated with, or is relevant to, the measurement and modelling of dermal absorption of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons from soils. The literature illustrates the use of in vivo, in vitro and in silico methods from a wide variety of scientific disciplines including occupational and environmental exposure, medical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic research and associated mathematical modelling. The review identifies a number of practical shortcomings which must be addressed if dermal bioavailability tests are to be applied to laboratory analysis of contaminated soils for human health risk assessment.
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- Darren J Beriro
- British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UK
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- British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UK.
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- British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UK
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- Parsons Brinckerhoff Queen Victoria House, Redland Hill, Bristol BS6 6US, UK
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- Parsons Brinckerhoff Queen Victoria House, Redland Hill, Bristol BS6 6US, UK
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- National Grid Property, National Grid House, Warwick Technology Park, Gallows Hill, Warwick, CV34 6DA, UK
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Zhu H, Jung E, Phuong C, Hui X, Maibach H. Effects of soap–water wash on human epidermal penetration. J Appl Toxicol 2015; 36:997-1002. [DOI: 10.1002/jat.3258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2015] [Revised: 09/28/2015] [Accepted: 10/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Hanjiang Zhu
- Department of Dermatology University of California San Francisco CA USA
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- Department of Dermatology University of California San Francisco CA USA
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- Department of Dermatology University of California San Francisco CA USA
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- Department of Dermatology University of California San Francisco CA USA
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- Department of Dermatology University of California San Francisco CA USA
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Rodriguez J, Maibach HI. Percutaneous penetration and pharmacodynamics: Wash-in and wash-off of sunscreen and insect repellent. J DERMATOL TREAT 2015; 27:11-8. [DOI: 10.3109/09546634.2015.1050350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Phuong C, Maibach HI. Recent knowledge: Concepts of dermal absorption in relation to skin decontamination. J Appl Toxicol 2015; 36:5-9. [DOI: 10.1002/jat.3222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2015] [Revised: 07/14/2015] [Accepted: 07/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Christina Phuong
- Department of Dermatology; University of California; San Francisco CA USA
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- Department of Dermatology; University of California; San Francisco CA USA
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Matar H, Guerreiro A, Piletsky SA, Price SC, Chilcott RP. Preliminary evaluation of military, commercial and novel skin decontamination products against a chemical warfare agent simulant (methyl salicylate). Cutan Ocul Toxicol 2015; 35:137-44. [PMID: 26339920 DOI: 10.3109/15569527.2015.1072544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Rapid decontamination is vital to alleviate adverse health effects following dermal exposure to hazardous materials. There is an abundance of materials and products which can be utilised to remove hazardous materials from the skin. In this study, a total of 15 products were evaluated, 10 of which were commercial or military products and five were novel (molecular imprinted) polymers. The efficacies of these products were evaluated against a 10 µl droplet of (14)C-methyl salicylate applied to the surface of porcine skin mounted on static diffusion cells. The current UK military decontaminant (Fuller's earth) performed well, retaining 83% of the dose over 24 h and served as a benchmark to compare with the other test products. The five most effective test products were Fuller's earth (the current UK military decontaminant), Fast-Act® and three novel polymers [based on itaconic acid, 2-trifluoromethylacrylic acid and N,N-methylenebis(acrylamide)]. Five products (medical moist-free wipes, 5% FloraFree™ solution, normal baby wipes, baby wipes for sensitive skin and Diphotérine™) enhanced the dermal absorption of (14)C-methyl salicylate. Further work is required to establish the performance of the most effective products identified in this study against chemical warfare agents.
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- Hazem Matar
- a Department of Pharmacy , University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield , UK
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- b Department of Chemistry , University of Leicester , Leicester , UK , and
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- b Department of Chemistry , University of Leicester , Leicester , UK , and
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- c Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences , University of Surrey , Guildford , UK
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- a Department of Pharmacy , University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield , UK
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Objective: Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (CS) is the tear gas used by the police. The aim was to evaluate an amphoteric, hypertonic, and chelating rinsing solution in CS exposure. Methods: The first (CS) group of six police officers was exposed to CS only. The second (preexposure) group of eight sprayed their faces with an aqueous, hypertonic, amphoteric, and chelating solution before CS exposure. The third (postexposure) group of eight sprayed their faces with an aqueous, hypertonic, amphoteric, and chelating solution after CS exposure. The time between exiting the CS cloud and arriving at the “ready for action” checkpoint was measured. Their facial pain both inside the CS cloud and at the checkpoint was assessed (0–10 points). Results: The pain level inside the CS cloud was significantly lower in the preexposed group (5.6 ± 1.1; p = 0.01) than in the CS group (9.7 ± 0.5) and in the postexposure group (9.1 ± 0.4) where it was similar. The time interval between CS exposure and arrival at the checkpoint in the preexposure group (1:26 ± 0:44 min) was significantly shorter than both in the CS group (2:28 ± 0:25 min; p = 0.04) and postexposure group (2:30 ± 0:48 min; p = 0.02) where it was not different. The residual pain at the checkpoint in the preexposure (1.1 ± 0.4) and postexposure (1.4 ± 0.7) groups was similar with a significant lower pain level than in the CS group (2.3 ± 0.5; p = 0.02). Conclusion: CS decontamination with an aqueous, hypertonic, amphoteric, and chelating solution reduces facial pain, whereas prevention with it reduces pain and recovery time.
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- M Brvar
- Poison Control Centre, Division of Internal Medicine, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Evaluation of the effect of skin cleaning procedures on the dermal absorption of chemicals. Toxicol In Vitro 2015; 29:828-33. [PMID: 25790729 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2015.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2014] [Revised: 01/21/2015] [Accepted: 03/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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To reduce the internal exposure, skin decontamination is the most important measure after dermal contact to chemicals. However, no harmonized skin cleaning procedure for experimental ex vivo studies is published. In our study, the impact of two skin cleaning techniques on dermal penetration kinetics and intradermal deposition of 1,4-dioxane, 5% hydrofluoric acid (HF, detected in terms of fluoride ions), and anisole was evaluated to develop a reliable ex vivo skin cleaning method using the diffusion cell technique. After exposure (duration: 3 min (HF); 1h (1,4-dioxane and anisole)) of excised human skin (n=6-8) decontamination was performed by (I) water-soaked cotton swabs or (II) direct application of water on the exposure area. The effect of skin cleaning was investigated by analysing the concentration time course of chemicals in the receptor fluid of diffusion cells and by determining the deposition in skin. Both skin cleaning procedures reduced the amount of fluoride in the skin compartments (p<0.05) and the receptor fluid (p<0.1). However, the effect of cleaning on the dermal absorption of the organic test compounds was not significant. The results demonstrate the suitability of the applied ex vivo protocol for investigating the effectiveness of skin cleaning measures following dermal exposure. In addition, data reveal that the determination of test compounds in both, skin compartments as well as receptor fluid as equivalent for the systemic uptake needs to be considered in studies assessing the effectiveness of skin decontamination procedures.
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Clarke JF, Cordery SF, Morgan NA, Knowles PK, Guy RH. In Vitro Method to Quantify Dermal Absorption of Pesticide Residues. Chem Res Toxicol 2015; 28:166-8. [DOI: 10.1021/tx500509z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- James F. Clarke
- Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, U.K
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- Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, U.K
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- Jealott’s
Hill International Research Centre, Syngenta, Bracknell RG42 6EY, U.K
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- Jealott’s
Hill International Research Centre, Syngenta, Bracknell RG42 6EY, U.K
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- Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, U.K
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Duarte-Davidson R, Orford R, Wyke S, Griffiths M, Amlôt R, Chilcott R. Recent advances to address European Union Health Security from cross border chemical health threats. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2014; 72:3-14. [PMID: 24679379 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2014.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2013] [Accepted: 01/03/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The European Union (EU) Decision (1082/2013/EU) on serious cross border threats to health was adopted by the European Parliament in November 2013, in recognition of the need to strengthen the capacity of Member States to coordinate the public health response to cross border threats, whether from biological, chemical, environmental events or events which have an unknown origin. Although mechanisms have been in place for years for reporting cross border health threats from communicable diseases, this has not been the case for incidents involving chemicals and/or environmental events. A variety of collaborative EU projects have been funded over the past 10 years through the Health Programme to address gaps in knowledge on health security and to improve resilience and response to major incidents involving chemicals. This paper looks at the EU Health Programme that underpins recent research activities to address gaps in resilience, planning, responding to and recovering from a cross border chemical incident. It also looks at how the outputs from the research programme will contribute to improving public health management of transnational incidents that have the potential to overwhelm national capabilities, putting this into context with the new requirements as the Decision on serious cross border threats to health as well as highlighting areas for future development.
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- R Duarte-Davidson
- Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, Public Health England, UK.
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- Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, Public Health England, UK
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- Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, Public Health England, UK
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- Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, Public Health England, UK
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- Microbial Risk Assessment & Behavioural Science, Emergency Response Department, Public Health England, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
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Chilcott RP. Managing mass casualties and decontamination. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2014; 72:37-45. [PMID: 24684820 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2014.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2013] [Revised: 02/12/2014] [Accepted: 02/15/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Careful planning and regular exercising of capabilities is the key to implementing an effective response following the release of hazardous materials, although ad hoc changes may be inevitable. Critical actions which require immediate implementation at an incident are evacuation, followed by disrobing (removal of clothes) and decontamination. The latter can be achieved through bespoke response facilities or various interim methods which may utilise water or readily available (dry, absorbent) materials. Following transfer to a safe holding area, each casualty's personal details should be recorded to facilitate a health surveillance programme, should it become apparent that the original contaminant has chronic health effects.
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Noury B, Coman G, Blickenstaff N, Maibach H. In vitroskin decontamination model: comparison of salicylic acid and aminophylline. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 2014; 34:124-31. [DOI: 10.3109/15569527.2014.913061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Design and characterisation of a novel in vitro skin diffusion cell system for assessing mass casualty decontamination systems. Toxicol In Vitro 2014; 28:492-501. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2014.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2013] [Accepted: 01/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Evidence-based patient decontamination: an integral component of mass exposure chemical incident planning and response. Disaster Med Public Health Prep 2014; 8:260-266. [PMID: 24867089 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2014.41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Decontaminating patients who have been exposed to hazardous chemicals can directly benefit the patients' health by saving lives and reducing the severity of toxicity. While the importance of decontaminating patients to prevent the spread of contamination has long been recognized, its role in improving patient health outcomes has not been as widely appreciated. Acute chemical toxicity may manifest rapidly-often minutes to hours after exposure. Patient decontamination and emergency medical treatment must be initiated as early as possible to terminate further exposure and treat the effects of the dose already absorbed. In a mass exposure chemical incident, responders and receivers are faced with the challenges of determining the type of care that each patient needs (including medical treatment, decontamination, and behavioral health support), providing that care within the effective window of time, and protecting themselves from harm. The US Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Homeland Security have led the development of national planning guidance for mass patient decontamination in a chemical incident to help local communities meet these multiple, time-sensitive health demands. This report summarizes the science on which the guidance is based and the principles that form the core of the updated approach.
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