CBRN Flashcards
Name some biological agents
Cat A: Clostridium botulinum toxin, Bacillus anthracis, Yersinia pestis, Francisella tularensis, Arenaviruses (Lassa, Machupo)
Cat B: Brucellosis, Q fever, Typhus fever, Melioidosis
Cat C: Nipah virus, hantavirus
Name the types of chemical agent
Choking, Irritant, Nerve Agents
Give an example of a nerve agent
Sarin
Sarin MOA
Potent inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase
Nerve agent treatment
Atropine - muscarinic antagonist
Pralidoxime - binds to the anionic site of acetylcholinesterase thus regenerating the enzyme
Examples of choking agent
Phosgene, Chlorine gas
Phosgene MOA
Disruption of the blood-air barrier in pulmonary alveoli
Examples of irritant agent
Alcohol, disinfectants, petroleum
Types of radiation illness
Local radiation injury
Acute radiation syndrome
Signs and symptoms of nerve agent poisoning
Salivation Lacrimation Urination Defecation Gastrointestinal distress Emesis
In addition, bronchospasm
Management of CBRN incidents
Safety Cordons Assessment Triage Casualty Hazard Management Specific Treatment
Name the steps in casualty hazard management
Contain Decontamination Isolation Quarantine Restriction of movement
