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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 56<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 />

Fumigants: Summary<br />

Gas<br />

Vikane<br />

Methyl<br />

Bromide<br />

Properties<br />

Poorly<br />

detectable<br />

(occasionally<br />

mixed with<br />

chloropicrin)<br />

Poorly<br />

detectable<br />

(occasionally<br />

mixed with<br />

chloropicrin)<br />

Clinical manifestations<br />

Neurologic<br />

Gastrointestinal<br />

Potentially delayed onset<br />

Mucous membranes irritation<br />

Neurologic<br />

Seizures <br />

Lung<br />

Management<br />

Remove from<br />

exposure<br />

Flush skin/eyes<br />

100% O2<br />

Supportive care<br />

Same<br />

Phosphine<br />

Fishy / garlic<br />

odor<br />

Neurologic, Cardiac, Lung<br />

Same<br />

Module Four – Cyanide & Fumigants<br />

56<br />

This chart is a reminder and comparison <strong>of</strong> the different fumigants that we have<br />

discussed today. It shows some <strong>of</strong> the sensory warning properties (or lack there<strong>of</strong>), the<br />

clinical signs <strong>of</strong> poisoning, and management strategies, which are essentially supportive.<br />

December 2008 Version 2.0 Page 243

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