Chemical Suicide And Chemical Weapons Of Mass Destruction Flashcards
Also know. As detergent suicide
Chemical suicide
Chemical suicide involves mixing ___ or more easily acquired chemicals
Two
Most common methods used for chemical suicide
Hydrogen sulfide and oxygen cyanide
Mild exposure to chemicals can include
Irritation to the:
Eyes
Nose
Throat
Moderate exposures to chemical can include:
Headaches Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Coughing Difficulty breathing
High exposures to chemicals can include:
Severe respiratory and eye irritation
Convulsions
Coma
Death
Chemical weapons can cause mass casualties because
Small amount of chemicals can spread over a large area
Symptoms of nerve agents include
Blurred vision Uncontrolled twitching Convulsions Seizures Respiratory distress
Symptoms of choking agents include
Respiratory distress
Burning of the lungs and airway
Choking
Coughing
Resin
Nerve agent
Chlorine
Choking agent
Symptoms of chemical weapon appear
Within minutes to hours
Primary indicator of chemical exposure is
Quick onset of symptoms
