Cholinergic symptoms due to nerve agent attack: a strategy for management.
This article provides a brief history of nerve agent development and use and discusses the pharmacology, symptoms, signs, and treatment of nerve agent exposure. In addition, this article discusses the challenges of mass-casualty triage, decontamination, resuscitation, and intensive care.
San Francisco General Hospital, Department of Surgery, Room 3A, Box 0807, 1001 Potero Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. bschect@sfghsurg.ucsf.edu
William P
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Schecter
D002619:Chemical Warfare Agents / Q000506:poisoning*; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors / Q000506:poisoning*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D010275:Parasympathetic Nervous System / Q000187:drug effects*
D002619:Chemical Warfare Agents; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors