[Symptoms of acute inhalation lesions caused by trichloronitromethane].

A study of 13 patients revealed three periods of trichlornitromethane intoxication: irritation, latent (average 2-5 hours) and development of pulmonary edema. With high concentration of trichlornitromethane vapours and long exposition the latent period was significantly shorter or was absent. The course of the first and second period was similar while the thirds proved to be different. Timely use of etiopathogenetic and symptomatic treatment was effective and result in clinical recovery.