A review of nerve agent exposure for the critical care physician.

Leikin, Jerrold B; Thomas, Richard G; Walter, Frank G; Klein, Raymond; Meislin, Harvey W · Crit Care Med · 2002

review · Level V

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Abstract

Nerve agents are discussed. The article discusses their properties, routes of exposure, toxicodynamics, targets of toxicity, and treatment. It is concluded that a focused organized approach to the treatment of nerve agents is key to its successful management.

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