Citation

Chai PR, Boyer EW, Al-Nahhas H, Erickson TB. Toxicol. Commun. 2017; 1(1): 21-23.

Affiliation

Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/24734306.2017.1373503

PMID

29974075

PMCID

PMC6027656

Abstract

The use of VX and sarin as weapons of assassination and warfare raises important considerations for healthcare professionals who may encounter victims, bystanders, and responders who require prompt assessment and treatment. Chemical warfare agents such as VX and sarin constitute a considerable threat to the health of the civilian population, military personnel, and peacekeeping forces. Healthcare providers should recognize symptoms of nerve agent exposure, understand regional and international notification procedures for potential attacks, as well as the indications for and available supply of antidotal therapy.

Language: en

Keywords

Nerve agents; VX; antidotes; sarin