Nerve Gas is regarded as "Dangerously persistent"
. if it retains activity for more than 10 minutes in air
Protective Clothing proven effective
Absorbed through skin, lungs and by ingestion
Symptoms of Nerve Gas Poisoning
Vision problems
Pin-point pupils
Runny nose and increased saliva
Tight chest, breathing difficulties
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Excessive sweating
Nausea, vomiting
Muscle twitching and jerking
Involuntary Urination and defecation
Respiratory Failure
Death
Treatments
Atropine (self-injected)
Pralidoxime (2-PAM)
Safety Assessment
Feared as Deadly dangerous at low doses
Officials suggest Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Pesticides require persistence for efficacy
. and can retain activity for many years
Chemical penetrates available Protective Clothing
Absorbed through skin, lungs and by ingestion
Symptoms of Pesticide Poisoning
Excessive salivation
Constriction of pupils
Nausea, vomiting
Diarrhoea
Slurred speech
Blurred vision, headaches
Muscular weakness
Cold sweating
Lachrymation
Convulsions
Respiratory constriction
Coma
Death
Treatments
"Considerable amounts of Atropine may be required"
Pralidoxime (2-PAM), Toxogonin.
Safety Assessment
Claimed to be safe to eat daily at low doses
Officials suggest"Nocebo" effect - "all in the mind".
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