Treating Chemical and Biological Agent Casualties

Lesson 3: Treating Blood, Choking, and Blister Agent Casualties

3-9. IDENTIFY SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF VOMITING AGENTS

Signs and symptoms may not occur for several minutes following exposure. Once symptoms begin, they will increase in intensity even if the casualty has masked following exposure. Exposure to very low concentrations will produce signs and symptoms resembling a severe cold. Other signs and symptoms include the following:

a. Severe headache.

 

b. Painful, burning throat.

 

c. Irritation of the eyes and lacrimation.

 

d. Rhinorrhea.

 

e. Ropy saliva flow from mouth.

 

f. Tightness or pain in the chest.

 

g. Coughing and sneezing.

 

h. Nausea.

 

i. Vomiting.

 

j. Mental depression.