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Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: TICs & TIMs

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<strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Agents</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Opportunity</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Terrorism</strong><br />

Training Support Package<br />

Participant Guide<br />

Slide 35<br />

<strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Agents</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Opportunity</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Terrorism</strong>:<br />

<strong>TICs</strong> & <strong>TIMs</strong><br />

• Effective<br />

• Safe<br />

• Side Effects<br />

– Nitrite<br />

• Hypotension<br />

• MetHb<br />

– Sodium Thiosulfate<br />

• vomiting<br />

Cyanide: CAK<br />

Module Four – Cyanide & Fumigants<br />

35<br />

While generally safe and effective several undesirable adverse effects are associated<br />

with CAK therapy. The administration <strong>of</strong> nitrite may induce hypotension and<br />

methemoglobinemia, while sodium thiosulfate may induce vomiting.<br />

.<br />

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