Citation

Kobrick JL, Johnson RF, McMenemy DJ. Mil. Med. 1990; 155(4): 159-162.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2110336

Abstract

This study assessed the effects of nerve agent antidote (atropine/2-PAM chloride versus saline placebo) and heat-humidity (95 degrees F/60% RH versus 70 degrees F/30% RH) on repeated performance of militarily relevant psychological tasks while wearing the battle dress uniform (BDU) and while wearing chemical protective clothing (MOPP-IV). All BDU heat sessions (6 hours) were completed, but with some task impairments and a few subjective reactions. MOPP-IV heat sessions could not be continued beyond 2 hours; all tasks were impaired and subjective reactions were numerous and severe. Atropine/2-PAM significantly shortened endurance time for heat sessions in MOPP-IV.

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