Treating Chemical and Biological Agent Casualties Lesson 2: Treating
Nerve Agent Poisoning 2-1 |
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Section I. TREAT SELF
2-1. IDENTIFY SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF NERVE AGENT POISONING
a. Identification. Since nerve agents are quick acting, you must be able to detect the signs and symptoms of nerve agent poisoning in yourself and in another so that you can act quickly to protect yourself.
b. Early (Mild) Signs and Symptoms. Early signs and symptoms of nerve agent poisoning include the following:
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