TB 107 MARK I AUTO-INJECTOR

Question 1

TB 107 MARK I AUTO-INJECTOR

NOTE: The use of an antidote will not protect from anticipated exposure. The antidote should only be used when signs and symptoms of exposure are present.

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Question 2

TB 107 MARK I AUTO-INJECTOR

The Mark I Kit consists of one Atropine and one 2-PAM CI autoinjector linked together with a plastic clip.

These auto-injectors contain pre- measured amounts of

Atropine (___ mg)

2- PAM CI (___ mg)

Answer 2

2

600

Question 3

TB 107 MARK I AUTO-INJECTOR

Nerve agents belong to a group of chemicals known as organophosphates

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Question 4

TB 107 MARK I AUTO-INJECTOR

The initial treatment for nerve agent exposure comes as a two-part antidote;

Atropine: To stop the effect of the nerve agent.

2-PAM CI: To restore normal function by removing the nerve agent.

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Question 5

TB 107 MARK I AUTO-INJECTOR

Atropine should always be given first to reverse the effects of the nerve agent on the respiratory system. Since both Atropine and 2PAM CI are relatively short acting, repeated doses may be needed, especially where there is evidence of continuing absorption.

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Question 6

TB 107 MARK I AUTO-INJECTOR

The Atropine and 2 PAM CI auto-injectors should be used by trained personnel only after the following events have occurred:

All personnel have removed themselves from the affected area and initiated emergency decontamination.

Some or all of the symptoms (moderate or severe) of nerve agent poisoning cited below are present:

AT THIS TIME, FIREFIGHTER/EMT’S MAY ONLY USE THE MARK I KITS FOR THEMSELVES OR ANTOHER MEMBER. ONLY PARAMEDICS MAY ADMINISTER MARK I KITS TO AFFECTED CIVILIANS.

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Question 7

TB 107 MARK I AUTO-INJECTOR

Any patient sick enough to receive even one dose from the auto-injector should immediately be placed under medical observation for at least 24 hours,

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Question 8

TB 107 MARK I AUTO-INJECTOR

Forty to sixty minutes after the intra-muscular injection of 2 PAM CI has been administered, mild to moderate pain may be experienced at the site of injection.

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Question 9

TB 107 MARK I AUTO-INJECTOR

thickest part of the thigh and press hard until the injector functions.

Hold firmly in place for ten seconds, then remove. Massage the area of injection.

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Question 10

TB 107 MARK I AUTO-INJECTOR

5-year shelf life

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