Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: TICs & TIMs

Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism
Training Support Package
Participant Guide
Slide 48
Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism:
TICs & TIMs
Methyl Bromide: Clinical Signs
• Acute high -level exposure rapid onset of sxs
– CNS depression, delirium, seizures, pulmonary edema
– Skin injury, burns, blistering reported with high -level dermal exposure
• Lower level exposure
– Delayed onset toxicity well -documented
– Mucosal irritation
– Headache, dizziness, Nausea, vomiting
– Progression (hours) to visual symptoms, ataxia, tremor, delirium ,
seizures
• Sxs reversible with mild intoxication
– Permanent effects have been reported in severe cases
Module Four – Cyanide & Fumigants
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Acute high level exposure results in the rapid onset of clinical symptoms. These include
coma and irritant injury of the skin and airways. Lower level acute exposures results in
less severe effects, with a slightly delayed onset of several hours. Many of the effects,
particularly those involving the central nervous system, are not reversible.
The liquid burns the skin, producing itching and reddening, then blisters several hours
after contact. Both liquid and vapour severely damage the eyes.
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