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CBRN Flashcards

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What are the 3 types of chemical agent?

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L- lethal
I- incapacitating
D- damaging

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What are chemical agents

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Persistent or non persistent

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What are the early signs of nerve agent poisoning (PRIT)

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P pinpointed pupils
R runny nose
I increased salivation
T tightness in chest

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What are the late signs of nerve agent poisoning? (HIDE)

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H headaches
I increased salivation
D dizziness and general weakness
E excessive sweating

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What are the DANGER signs of nerve agent poisoning (NIMS)

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N nausea
I involuntary dedication/urination
M muscle twitching and jerking
S stop breathing

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What does a combo pen contain

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2mg atropine
500mg pralidoxime
10mg avizafone (diazipam)
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What is inverse square law

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Double the distance

1/4 the dose

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