Sulfur Mustard Phosgene Oxime Nitrogen Mustard
Sulfur MustardSYMPTOMS INCLUDE
• Itching• Erythema• Yellowish blisters• Flu-like symptoms• Delayed eye irritation
IND ICAT IVE LAB TESTS
• Thiodiglycol present in urine
Hydrogen Cyanide Hydrogen Sulfide Carbon Monoxide Cyanogen Chloride
Hydrogen CyanideSYMPTOMS INCLUDE
• Vertigo• Tachycardia• Tachypnea• Cyanosis• Flu-like symptoms• Nonspecific neurologicalsymptoms
IND ICAT IVE LAB TESTS
• Increased anion gap• Metabolic acidosis• Narrow pO2 differencebetween arterial andvenous samples
Sarin VX Tabun Soman
SarinSYMPTOMS INCLUDE
• Diarrhea, diaphoresis• Urination• Miosis• Bradycardia, bronchospasm,bronchorrhea
• Emesis• Lacrimation• Salivation
IND ICAT IVE LAB TESTS
• Decreased cholinesterase• Increased anion gap• Metabolic acidosis
Phosgene Diphosgene Chlorine
PhosgeneSYMPTOMS INCLUDE
• Upper respiratory tractirritation
• Rhinitis• Coughing• Choking• Delayed pulmonary edema
IND ICAT IVE LAB TESTS
• Decreased pO2
• Decreased pCO2
DimethylmercuryLead • CopperMercury • ArsenicCadmium
DimethylmercurySYMPTOMS INCLUDE• Cough• Metallic taste• CNS effects• Shortness of breath • Flu-like symptoms• Visual disturbances
IND ICAT IVE LAB TESTS
• Proteinuria• Blood mercury• Urine mercury
PRODUCED BY THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 2004
Recognize the symptoms of chemical agent exposureContact the Nebraska Health and Human Services System 24/7 Reporting Line
402-471-1983Contact the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory for specimen collection, packaging and shipping information at 402-559-6070
AFTER REGULAR HOURS PAGE 402-888-5588
NOVEMBER 2005
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