ATLAS OF GAS POISONING CONTENTS PAGE

Introduction

1 - Microscopic section of human lung from phosgene poisoning - (Plate 1)

2 - Blue type of asphyxia from phosgene poisoning, with intense venous congestion (Plate 2)

3 - Pallid or grey type of asphyxia from phosgene poisoning, with circulatory failure (Plate 3)

4 - Erythema of skin from general exposure to mustard gas vapour (Plate 4)

5 - Blistering of buttocks by mustard gas (Plate 5)

6 - Burning of the perineum

7 - Brown staining from mustard gas

8 - Ulceration of the trachea by mustard gas (Plate 6)

9 - Microscopic section of human lung after mustard gas poisoning (Plate 7)

10 - The different stages in the recovery of the eye after being burnt by blistering agents

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