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	==Background==		==Background==
	* Jet Propulsion Fuel 8 (JP-8) used by US military (aircraft, tanks, other military vehicles)		* Jet Propulsion Fuel 8 (JP-8) used by US military (aircraft, tanks, other military vehicles)<ref>Ritchie GD, et al. Biological and health effects of exposure to kerosene-based jet fuels and performance additives. J Toxicol Environ Health B Crit Rev. 2003;6(4):357-451. PMID 12775519</ref>
	** Replaced JP-4 in 1992 as single fuel which was safer and reduced risk of fire/explosion		** Replaced JP-4 in 1992 as single fuel which was safer and reduced risk of fire/explosion
	** Kerosene 99.8% by weight (benzene <0.05%)		** Kerosene 99.8% by weight (benzene <0.05%)

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	** Low volatility		** Low volatility
	** Additives include anti-icing, anti-static, anti-oxidation, anti-corrosive		** Additives include anti-icing, anti-static, anti-oxidation, anti-corrosive
	* JP-8 mainly consists of hydrocarbon chains from C9-C12		* JP-8 mainly consists of [[hydrocarbons\|hydrocarbon]] chains from C9-C12

	==Toxicology==		==Toxicology==
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	==Clinical Features==		==Clinical Features==
	* Short term exposure ~~- skin~~ irritation ~~(red, itchy, peeling), headache~~, fatigue, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, ~~poor coordination~~, ~~liver dysfunction~~, ~~respiratory effects include painful breathing~~, feeling of suffocation		* Short term exposure:
	* Long term ~~exposure lung~~ and ~~kidney~~ damage		**Skin irritation/[[rash]]
			**[[Headache]], [[fatigue]], [[dizziness]], difficulty concentrating, [[ataxia]]
			**[[hepatic failure\|Liver dysfunction]]
			**Respiratory symptoms, including pleuritic [[chest pain]], [[SOB]], feeling of suffocation
			* Long term:
			**Above, plus pulmonary and [[renal failure\|renal damage]]
	* Taste and odor complaints related to tenacity of JP-8		* Taste and odor complaints related to tenacity of JP-8

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	==Evaluation==		==Evaluation==
	* ~~Based on~~ history and physical ~~examination~~ findings		* Clinical diagnosis, history and physical findings direct workup

	==Management==		==Management==

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Background

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	==Background==		==Background==
	* Jet Propulsion Fuel 8 used by US military (aircraft, tanks, other military vehicles)		* Jet Propulsion Fuel 8 (JP-8) used by US military (aircraft, tanks, other military vehicles)
	** Replaced JP-4 in 1992 as single fuel which was safer and reduced risk of fire/explosion		** Replaced JP-4 in 1992 as single fuel which was safer and reduced risk of fire/explosion
	** Kerosene 99.8% by weight (benzene <0.05%)		** Kerosene 99.8% by weight (benzene <0.05%)

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	* Oral - minor route of exposure usually because of eating or drinking contaminated water		* Oral - minor route of exposure usually because of eating or drinking contaminated water
	* Dermal - minor route of exposure if soil/water contaminated. Potentially significant route of exposure for workers not using adequate protective clothing		* Dermal - minor route of exposure if soil/water contaminated. Potentially significant route of exposure for workers not using adequate protective clothing

	===Minimal Risk Levels===		===Minimal Risk Levels===
	* No acute-duration inhalation MRL established		* No acute-duration inhalation MRL established
	* MRL of 3 mg/kg/day has been derived for acute oral exposure		* MRL of 3 mg/kg/day has been derived for acute oral exposure

	===Health Effects===		===Health Effects===
	* Studies have shown exposure can affect nervous system		* Studies have shown exposure can affect nervous system
	* Target organs include lungs, liver, skin, immune and nervous systems		* Target organs include lungs, liver, skin, immune and nervous systems
	* Carcinogenicity not classified by EPA or US Department of Health and Human Services		* Carcinogenicity not classified by EPA or US Department of Health and Human Services

	==Clinical Features==		==Clinical Features==
	* Short term exposure - skin irritation (red, itchy, peeling), headache, fatigue, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, poor coordination, liver dysfunction, respiratory effects include painful breathing, feeling of suffocation		* Short term exposure - skin irritation (red, itchy, peeling), headache, fatigue, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, poor coordination, liver dysfunction, respiratory effects include painful breathing, feeling of suffocation
	* Long term exposure lung and kidney damage		* Long term exposure lung and kidney damage
	* Taste and odor complaints related to tenacity of JP-8		* Taste and odor complaints related to tenacity of JP-8

			==Differential Diagnosis==

	==Evaluation==		==Evaluation==

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Management

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	==Management==		==Management==
	* Inhalation		===Inhalation===
	** Move to fresh air		* Move to fresh air
	** Monitor for respiratory distress		* Monitor for respiratory distress
	** Secure airway if needed		* Secure airway if needed
	* Dermal
	**Remove contaminated clothing		===Dermal===
	** Wash exposed areas with soap and water for 10 to 15 minutes		*Remove contaminated clothing
	** Treat dermal irritation with topical corticosteroids		* Wash exposed areas with soap and water for 10 to 15 minutes
			* Treat dermal irritation with [[topical corticosteroids]]

	==Disposition==		==Disposition==

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==Background==
* Jet Propulsion Fuel 8 used by US military (aircraft, tanks, other military vehicles)
** Replaced JP-4 in 1992 as single fuel which was safer and reduced risk of fire/explosion
** Kerosene 99.8% by weight (benzene <0.05%)
** High flash point
** Low volatility
** Additives include anti-icing, anti-static, anti-oxidation, anti-corrosive
* JP-8 mainly consists of hydrocarbon chains from C9-C12

==Toxicology==
===Routes of Exposure===
* Inhalation - principal route of exposure for workers included in aircraft refueling activities
* Oral - minor route of exposure usually because of eating or drinking contaminated water
* Dermal - minor route of exposure if soil/water contaminated. Potentially significant route of exposure for workers not using adequate protective clothing
===Minimal Risk Levels===
* No acute-duration inhalation MRL established
* MRL of 3 mg/kg/day has been derived for acute oral exposure
===Health Effects===
* Studies have shown exposure can affect nervous system
* Target organs include lungs, liver, skin, immune and nervous systems
* Carcinogenicity not classified by EPA or US Department of Health and Human Services
==Clinical Features==
* Short term exposure - skin irritation (red, itchy, peeling), headache, fatigue, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, poor coordination, liver dysfunction, respiratory effects include painful breathing, feeling of suffocation
* Long term exposure lung and kidney damage
* Taste and odor complaints related to tenacity of JP-8

==Evaluation==
* Based on history and physical examination findings

==Management==
* Inhalation
** Move to fresh air
** Monitor for respiratory distress
** Secure airway if needed
* Dermal
**Remove contaminated clothing
** Wash exposed areas with soap and water for 10 to 15 minutes
** Treat dermal irritation with topical corticosteroids

==Disposition==
* Discharge home if asymptomatic after observation period 6-8 hours with normal vital signs and normal respiratory examination
* Admit if clinical evidence of severe toxicity or respiratory distress

==See Also==
:[[Hydrocarbons]]

==References==

[[Category:Military]]
[[Category:Toxicology]]

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	:[[Hydrocarbons]]		*[[Hydrocarbons]]



	==References==		==References==