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

Editorial Staff:Joan ReddingSenior Production EditorVivian MasonTechnical EditorDouglas WiseSenior Layout EditorRonda LindsayVolume EditorMarcia MetzgarTechnical EditorBruce MastonIllustratorThis volume was prepared for military medical educational use. The focus of the information isto foster discussion that may form the basis of doctrine and policy. The opinions or assertionscontained herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official or asreflecting the views of the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense.Dosage Selection:The authors and publisher have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of dosages cited herein.However, it is the responsibility of every practitioner to consult appropriate information sourcesto ascertain correct dosages for each clinical situation, especially for new or unfamiliar drugsand procedures. The authors, editors, publisher, and the Department of Defense cannot be heldresponsible for any errors found in this book.Use of Trade or Brand Names:Use of trade or brand names in this publication is for illustrative purposes only and does notimply endorsement by the Department of Defense.Neutral Language:Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns do not refer exclusivelyto men.c e r ta i n pa r t s o f t h i s p u b l i c at i o n p e r ta i n to c o p y r i g h t r e s t r i c t i o n s.a l l r i g h t s r e s e rv e d.n o c o p y r i g h t e d pa r t s o f t h i s p u b l i c at i o n m ay b e r e p r o d u c e d o rt r a n s m i t t e d in a n y f o r m o r b y a n y m e a n s , e l e c t r o n i c o r m e c h a n i c a l (i n c l u d i n gp h o t o c o p y, r e c o r d i n g, o r a n y i n f o r m at i o n s t o r a g e a n d r e t r i e va l system), w i t h-o u t permission in writing f r o m t h e p u b l i s h e r o r c o p y r i g h t o w n e r .Published by the Office of The Surgeon General at TMM PublicationsBorden InstituteWalter Reed Army Medical CenterWashington, DC 20307-5001library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataMedical aspects of chemical warfare / senior editor, Shirley D. Tuorinsky.p. ; cm. -- (Textbooks of military medicine)Rev. ed., in part, of : Medical aspects of chemical and biological warfare. 1997.Includes bibliographical references and index.1. Chemical agents (Munitions)--Toxicology. I. Tuorinsky, Shirley D. II. United States. Dept. of theArmy. Office of the Surgeon General. III. Borden Institute (U.S.) IV. Medical aspects of chemical andbiological warfare. V. Series.[DNLM: 1. Chemical Warfare Agents--adverse effects. 2. ChemicalWarfare. 3. Military Medicine--methods. QV 663 M4875 2008]RA648.M427 2008363.34--dc222008048629printed in the united states of america10, 09, 08, 07, 06, 05, 04, 03 5 4 3 2 1viii