4.1 CBRN - Chemical
What are the six categories used to classify chemical agents? - ANS-physiological -
nerve, blister blood
military use - casualty causing, incapacitating, chemical compounds
physical state - solid, liquid, aerosol, vapor
persistency - viscosity, oily, etc.
route of entry - percutaneous, non-percutaneous
onset of effects - quick acting or delayed
How are chemical agents classified based on their military use? - ANS-casualty
causing, incapacitating, chemical compounds
How does the physical state of a chemical agent correlate to its persistency? -
ANS-stored as a liquid, released as a vapor
what are the symptoms of mild, moderate, and severe nerve agent exposure? -
ANS-mild - headache, dizziness, blurred vision
moderate - nausea, numbness, confusion
severe - vomiting, defecation, seizures, death
What are the symptoms of blister agent exposure in the respiratory tract? -
ANS-runny/bloody nose, coughing
How do blood agents enter the body? - ANS-breathing (non-percutaneous)
How do choking agents affect the body? - ANS-causes pulmonary enema (fluid in
lungs)
What are the available treatment methods for nerve agent exposure? - ANS-(pre
treatment) PB Pills
three sets of Atropine and 2PAM-Cl
CANA
What are the steps for buddy-aid following exposure? - ANS-Second and third injections
of Atropine and 2PAM-Cl then CANA. Keep the injectors visible on their body.
What immediate actions should be taken in the event of a blood agent exposure? -
ANS-Stop breathing, don a mask. Once out of effected area, change filters.
What are the six categories used to classify chemical agents? - ANS-physiological -
nerve, blister blood
military use - casualty causing, incapacitating, chemical compounds
physical state - solid, liquid, aerosol, vapor
persistency - viscosity, oily, etc.
route of entry - percutaneous, non-percutaneous
onset of effects - quick acting or delayed
How are chemical agents classified based on their military use? - ANS-casualty
causing, incapacitating, chemical compounds
How does the physical state of a chemical agent correlate to its persistency? -
ANS-stored as a liquid, released as a vapor
what are the symptoms of mild, moderate, and severe nerve agent exposure? -
ANS-mild - headache, dizziness, blurred vision
moderate - nausea, numbness, confusion
severe - vomiting, defecation, seizures, death
What are the symptoms of blister agent exposure in the respiratory tract? -
ANS-runny/bloody nose, coughing
How do blood agents enter the body? - ANS-breathing (non-percutaneous)
How do choking agents affect the body? - ANS-causes pulmonary enema (fluid in
lungs)
What are the available treatment methods for nerve agent exposure? - ANS-(pre
treatment) PB Pills
three sets of Atropine and 2PAM-Cl
CANA
What are the steps for buddy-aid following exposure? - ANS-Second and third injections
of Atropine and 2PAM-Cl then CANA. Keep the injectors visible on their body.
What immediate actions should be taken in the event of a blood agent exposure? -
ANS-Stop breathing, don a mask. Once out of effected area, change filters.
