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Nerve Agent, TOA: Anticholinesterase
GB: Sarin GA: Tabun GD: Soman VX: US Only
Smell: Odorless
Very rapid if inhaled. Slow if absorbed through the skin.
Treatment: Atropine 3 syringes of 2mg
2 PAM Cl 3 syringes of 600mg
Valium 1 syringe of 10mg |
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Blood Agent, TOA: Systemic Poison
AC: Cyanogen Cl CK: Hydrocyanic Acid
Smells: AC- Almonds CK: Irritating odor
Very Rapid
Treatment: Amyl nitrate ampules under gas mask
Sodium thiosulfate IV 100-200mg/kg of body weight |
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Choking Agent, TOA: Lung irritant
CL: Chlorine CG: Phosgene DP: Diphosgene
Smells: New mown grass
Immediate to 3 hours, depending on quantity inhaled.
Treatment: rest and oxygen |
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Blister agent, TOA: Vesicant
HN: Nitrogen mustard HD: Mustard L: Lewisite CX: Phosgene oxide
Smells: HN- Fish HD-Horseradish L- Geraniums CX- Disagreeable
HN/HD- Several hours L/CX- Rapid and intense
Treatment: HN/HD- Pain relief only. L- British anti-Lewisite CX- Sodium bicarbonate |
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Vomiting agent, TOA: Sternutator
DM- Adamsite
Smells: Fireworks
Immediate
Treatment- Supportive |
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Tear agent, TOA: Lacrimator
CS: Orthoclorbezine CN: Chloracephone
CA: Brombenzyl Cyanide
Smells: Pepper-like
Immediate
Treatment: Remove to fresh air. |
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Psychological agent, TOA: Incapacitator
BZ: Quinuclidinyl benzilate
Smells: Odorless
Delayed
Treatment: None available. Ensure victims do not hurt themselves or others while hallucinating. |
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