29 - Pediatrics - Nerve Agents

Question 1

Most nerve agent exposure will be to what type of chemical?

Answer 1

Organophosphate. S/S are remembered by the acronym “SLUDGE.”

Question 2

Mild to moderate exposure to nerve agents in infants (0-6 months/ under 7 kg) should be treated by what medication?

Answer 2

0.25 mg atropine IM

Question 3

Mild to moderate exposure to nerve agents in infants (7 mos to 2 years) should be treated by what medication?

Answer 3

0.5 mg IM atropine

Question 4

Mild to moderate exposure to nerve agents in children 3-7 years old should be treated by what medication?

Answer 4

1 mg atropine IM

Question 5

Mild to moderate exposure to nerve agents in adults, adolescents, and children 8-14 years should be treated by what medication?

Answer 5

2 mg IM atropine

Question 6

Severe exposure to nerve agents in infants (0-6 mo/under 7 kg) should be treated by what medication?

Answer 6

0.5 mg atropine IM

Question 7

Severe exposure to nerve agents in infants 7 mo-2 yo (7-13 kg) should be treated by what medication?

Answer 7

1 mg atropine IM

Question 8

Severe exposure to nerve agents in children 3-7 yo/14-25 kg should be treated by what medication?

Answer 8

2 mg atropine IM

Question 9

Severe exposure to nerve agents in children 8-14 years/adolescents/adults should be treated by what medication?

Answer 9

4 mg atropine IM