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Medical Aspects of Chemical Warfare (2008) - The Black Vault

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Abbreviations and AcronymsAbBreviations a n d AcronymsAA: arachidonic acidAC: hydrogen cyanideACGIH: American Conference <strong>of</strong> Governmental Industrial HygienistsAch: acetylcholineAChE: acetylcholinesteraseADMS: assistant director <strong>of</strong> medical servicesAEF: American Expeditionary ForcesAEGL: acute exposure guidance levelAML: area medical laboratoryAMN: atropine methylnitrateAR: Army RegulationARC: American Red CrossARDS: acute respiratory distress syndromeATCA: 2-aminothiazoline-4-carboxylic acidATNAA: antidote treatment nerve agent autoinjectorATP: adenosine triphosphateaTSP: active topical skin protectantA-V: atrial-ventricularABA: bromoacetoneBAL: British anti-Lewisite (dimercaprol)BALF: bronchoalveolar lavage fluidBAS: battalion aid stationBBC: bromobenzyl cyanideBChE: butyrylcholinesteraseBEF: British Expeditionary ForcesBMZ: basement membrane zoneBTX: batrachotoxinBZ: 3-quinuclidinyl benzilateBCCA: bromobenzyl cyanideCaE: carboxylesteraseCAI: chemical accident or incidentCAIRA: chemical accident or incident response and assistancecAMP: adenosine 3’,5’-cyclic monophosphateCANA: convulsive antidote, nerve agentCAS: <strong>Chemical</strong> Abstracts ServiceCB: chemical-biologicalCBIRF: <strong>Chemical</strong>/Biological Incident Response ForceCBR: chemical, biological, and radiologicalCBRN: chemical, biological radiological, and nuclearCBRNE: chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosiveCBRRT: chemical biological rapid response teamCDC: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCEA: cultured epidermal autograftcGMP: current Good Manufacturing PracticeCHASE (Operation): Cut Holes and Sink ‘EmChE: cholinesteraseCK: cyanogen chlorideCN - : cyanide anionCN: chloroacetophenoneCNO - : cyanateCNS: central nervous systemCOLPRO: collective protectionCP EMEDS: collectively protected expeditionary medical supportCPRP: chemical personnel reliability programCR: dibenz(b,f)(1,4)oxazepineCS: o-chlorobenzylidene malononitrileCSA: <strong>The</strong> Covenant, the Sword, and the Arm <strong>of</strong> the LordCSEPP: <strong>Chemical</strong> Stockpile Emergency Preparedness ProgramCSF: colony-stimulating factorCSMSPD: chemical surety medical support program directorCt: concentration (C) <strong>of</strong> agent vapor or aerosol in air multipliedby time (t) <strong>of</strong> exposureCWA: chemical warfare agentCWC: <strong>Chemical</strong> Weapons Convention (1993)CWS: US Army <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Warfare</strong> ServiceDA PAM: Department <strong>of</strong> the Army pamphletDA: diphenylchloroarsineDC: diphenylcyanoarsineDCE: defense coordinating elementDEET: N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamideDEPMEDS: deployable medical systemDFP: diisopropyl phosphor<strong>of</strong>luoridateDHHS: Department <strong>of</strong> Health and Human ServicesDHP: diisopropylfluorophosphateDHS: Department <strong>of</strong> Homeland SecurityDM: diphenylaminoarsine4-DMAP: 4-dimethylaminophenolDMS: director <strong>of</strong> medical servicesDNA: deoxyribonucleic acidDoD: Department <strong>of</strong> DefenseDOE: Department <strong>of</strong> EnergyDOJ: Department <strong>of</strong> JusticeDOT: Department <strong>of</strong> TransportationDVA: Department <strong>of</strong> Veterans AffairsDECG: electrocardiogramEDTA: ethylenediaminetetraacetateEEG: electroencephalogramEKG: electrocardiogramEMEDS: expeditionary medical supportEMS: emergency medical serviceEMT: emergency medical technicianEOC: emergency operations centerEPA: Environmental Protection AgencyEq: equineER: endoplasmic reticulumEr: YAG: erbium: yttrium-aluminium-garnetESF: emergency support functionFBI: Federal Bureau <strong>of</strong> InvestigationFBS: fetal bovine serumFCC: federal coordinating centerFDA: Food and Drug AdministrationFEMA: Federal Emergency Management AgencyFHP: force health protectionFOC: full operational capabilityFRC: forward resuscitation careEFxxiii

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