Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: TICs & TIMs

Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism
Training Support Package
Participant Guide
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Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism:
TICs & TIMs
Learning Objectives
• Review history of industrial gas exposures and
regulatory response
• Identify major compounds of interest
• Understand the varying clinical picture created by
the gases, based on their physical properties and
toxicity
• Address methods to decrease likelihood of exposure
and illness
Module One – Toxic Industrial Gases as Terrorist Threats
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Beyond just identification of some of the major compounds in this group, this
presentation will provide the participant with an understanding of the characteristic
toxidromes associated with these gases, and familiarity with the national legislative and
regulatory framework and local implementation that encourages threat reduction.
The learning objectives for this module are as follows:
Review history of industrial gas exposures and regulatory response
Identify major compounds of interest
Understand the varying clinical picture created by the gases, based on their physical
properties and toxicity. We will discuss the physical properties in detail with each gas.
Of note, the type of clinical injury seen is dependant not only on dose and inherent
toxicity, but also water solubility.
Address methods to decrease likelihood of exposure and illness
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