Collateral damage: Cardiovascular and respiratory implications of tear gas deployment during peaceful protest
Exposure to CS gas was associated with significant ECG changes, indicating potential cardiopulmonary effects. Clinical patterns and rare respiratory cases warrant re-evaluation of chemical agent use, improved oversight, and long-term studies to assess chronic health risks in exposed populations.
Authors
- N Jobava
- Konstantine Chakhunashvili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0939-9479)
- Giorgi Chakhunashvili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4083-7160)
- Davit G Chakhunashvili
- Gela Gunashvili
Institutions
- Caucasus University (GE)
- Caucasus International University (GE)
- Georgia Urology (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Toxicology Reports
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxrep.2025.102166
- Primary Topic
- Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00