title: Antidotes and treatments for chemical warfare/terrorism agents: an evidence-based review.
abstract: This article reviews the evidence supporting the efficacy of antidotes used or recommended for the potential chemical warfare agents of most concern. Chemical warfare agents considered include cyanide, vesicants, pulmonary irritants such as chlorine and phosgene, and nerve agents. The strength of evidence for most antidotes is weak, highlighting the need for additional research in this area.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky, USA. gcrodgers@pol.net
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Rodgers
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Condurache
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000931:Antidotes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D051337:Chemical Terrorism / Q000517:prevention & control; D002618:Chemical Warfare / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002619:Chemical Warfare Agents / Q000506:poisoning*; D003486:Cyanides / Q000506:poisoning; D006801:Humans; D007509:Irritants / Q000506:poisoning
chemical_list: D000931:Antidotes; D002619:Chemical Warfare Agents; D003486:Cyanides; D007509:Irritants