Chemical Warfare Agents: Toxicology and TreatmentThis 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. |
Contents
The Physicochemical Properties and General Toxicology of Chemical | 27 |
Organophosphate Nerve Agents | 83 |
A History of Human Studies With Nerve Agents by the UK and USA | 115 |
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