Nerve Agent Treatment - Autoinjector Instructions

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This webpage provides instructions for using autoinjectors to treat nerve agent exposure. It describes the Mark 1 Kit, which includes atropine and pralidoxime chloride injectors, and how to use them on large muscles like the thigh or buttocks. Up to three kits can be used if needed. Diazepam is also mentioned for seizing patients but should not be self-administered. It emphasizes safety precautions, proper injection techniques, and references various military manuals for chemical warfare treatment procedures across different branches of the armed forces.

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Hazard: CBRNE

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Keywords: Antidotes; Atropine; Chemical Warfare Agents; Diazepam; Emergency Medical Services; Pralidoxime Compounds; Nerve Agents

Institutions: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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