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Sour Gas Exposure

• Published: February 2007
• Revised:
• Topic: Assessment and Management of Patients' Exposure to Sour Gas
• Scope: Summary
• Abstract: Alberta accounts for about 85% of Canada’s sour gas production with the majority of sour gas deposits found along the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains. While occupational and non-occupational exposures to raw and/or flared sour gas from oil and gas operations are rare, there have been cases reported within in the province, as well as other jurisdictions during the past 50 years.
• Target Population: Any patient exposed to sour gas
• Working Group Membership: Developed in partnership with Alberta Health and Wellness