Cardiopulmonary Effects of Fluorocarbon Compounds,
Abstract
The present investigation was designed to examine the hypothesis that the cardiopulmonary toxicity of the propellants is related to the irritation of sensory receptors in the respiratory passages. The anesthetized dog was used to allow measurement of pulmonary resistance and compliance, when propellants were confined to the upper respiratory tract or were administered intratracheally, bypassing the upper respiratory tract. Additional procedures to determine whether propellants influence the bronchial smooth muscle, pulmonary blood vessels and the heart are reported. Three propellants commonly used in aerosol units containing bronchodilators were investigated. They are trichlorofluoromethane (propellant 11), dichlorodifluoromethane (propellant 12), and 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (propellant 114).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0751426
Entities
People
- Domingo M. Aviado
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory