Treating Chemical and Biological Agent Casualties

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

3-7. IDENTIFY SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF INCAPACITATING AGENTS

Signs and symptoms produced by incapacitating agents may not appear for up to 36 hours following exposure. Signs and symptoms of incapacitating agents include the following:

a. Restlessness, dizziness, or giddiness.

b. Confused, erratic, or inappropriate behavior.

c. Lack of coordination; stumbling or staggering.

d. Dryness of mouth.

e. Tachycardia.

f. Blurred vision; pupil dilation.

g. Stomach cramps; vomiting.

h. Headache.

i. Hallucinations.

j. Dry, flushed skin.

k. Fever.

l. Urinary retention.