A review of nerve agent exposure for the critical care physician

Jerrold B. Leikin; Richard G. Thomas; Frank G. Walter; Raymond Klein; Harvey W. Meislin

doi:10.1097/00003246-200210000-00026

A review of nerve agent exposure for the critical care physician

Jerrold B. Leikin
, Richard G. Thomas
, Frank G. Walter
, Raymond Klein
, Harvey W. Meislin

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Abstract

Nerve agents are discussed. The article discusses their properties, routes of exposure, toxicodynamics, targets of toxicity, and treatment. It is concluded that a focused organized approach to the treatment of nerve agents is key to its successful management.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2346-2354
Number of pages	9
Journal	Critical care medicine
Volume	30
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00003246-200210000-00026
State	Published - Oct 1 2002

Keywords

Bioterrrorism
Chemical warfare
Nerve gas

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Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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