Chemical warfare agents : toxicology and treatment
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Chemical warfare agents : toxicology and treatment
Wiley, c1996
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This book is an accessible and authoritative guide to the practical medical management of victims of chemical warfare and offers an explanation of the underlying pharmacology and toxicology of the various agents. It discusses all major classical chemical warfare agents including nerve agents, vesicants, lung damaging agents, respiratory poisons, irritants and psychoactive agents covering the toxicology, pharmacology, human studies and treatment options for each class. Also features a section on field management of chemical agent exposure.
Table of Contents
Opinions of Chemical Warfare. The Physicochemical Properties and General Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents. Organophosphate Nerve Agents. Treatment and Prophylaxis of Organophosphate Nerve Agent Poisoning. A History of Human Studies with Nerve Agents by the UK and USA. Mustard Gas. Organic Arsenicals. Phosgene. Cyanides. Riot-Control Agents. Appendices. Index.
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