1. MODULE 2 UNIT 5
Chemical Agents
Allow 60 minutes for this section

2. Unit 5 Learning Objectives
At the completion of this unit Operations level personnel will Describe the most common types of Chemical agents used in a WMD attack and their associated signs and symptoms.
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3. Student Performance Objectives
Describe the two classifications of chemicals used in WMD.
Describe the 5 types of chemical agents.
Describe the basic action mechanism for : Blood Agents, Blister Agents, Nerve Agents, Choking Agents, and Riot Agents.
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4. Student Performance Objectives
Describe basic decontamination for chemical agents.
Describe the process for chemical weapon manufacture.
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5. Chemical Agents Industrial Chemicals (TICs) Chemical Agents
What is in your neighborhood?
Chemical Agents
Blood
Blister
Nerve
Choking
Riot Control
State: Industrial chemicals sometimes called Toxic industrial chemicals have been and will continue to be a source of weapons for Terrorist use.
Ask student to Identify some TICs in their community.
Chemical Agents are classified by their effect on the Body.

6. Overview Most observable sign or symptom Common use if any
Signs and Symptoms
Treatment
Protection
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7. Signs and Symptoms General Burning of eyes nose and/or throat
Breathing difficulties
Red or irritated skin
Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Review these with the Student
State: Through this unit we will use the term general to describe these signs and symptoms.

8. Treatment Always… Remove from area Decontaminate Support with O2
State that more specialized treatments may be needed once the material is Identified. These are things that should always be done ASAP

9. Protection For rescue and victim Decon Respiratory: SAR or APR
Skin protection or Gas tight ensemble
State: When effecting a rescue Decon is vitally important to protect Rescuer, Victim, and others.
Proper Respiratory protection is vital.
Always don PPE.

10. Blood Agents Disrupts the bodies use of Oxygen
Common Industrial Chemicals
Cyanides
Hydrogen Cyanide
Cyanogens Chloride
Arsine
State: Blood agents are introduce into the body through breathing and act quickly to inhibit the bodies ability to use Oxygen.

11. Blood Agents (cont.) Signs and Symptoms: Treatment:
General plus Respiratory failure (cyanotic)
Treatment:
Decon, O2, antidotes
Protection:
SAR
Skin
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12. Blister Agents (Vesicants)
Mustards
Lewisite
Phosgene Oxime
State: These where the most commonly used warfare agents in WW1.
They are divided into three groups (as listed on slide)

13. Blister Agents (cont). Signs and Symptoms: Treatment: Protection:
General plus erythema (red skin)
Treatment:
Decon, O2
Protection:
SAR
Skin
State: The most likely routes of entry are inhalation, dermal contact, and ocular contact.
State: Effects can be immediate or delayed up to 24 hours depending on the agent and the route of entry.

14. Nerve Agents Seizures Tabun, Sarin, Soman VX Pesticides
State: These are the most toxic and most commonly used war chemicals. They cause severe incapacitation and death.

15. Nerve Agents (cont.) Signs and Symptoms: Treatment: Protection:
General plus SLUDGE
Treatment:
Decon, O2, antidotes
Protection:
SAR
Skin
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16. Pulmonary (Choking) Agents
Common industrial chemicals
Phosgene
Anhydrous Ammonia
Chlorine
State: Many are common chemicals used in industry daily and review the ones listed on the slide. Refer to the student manual for a more detailed list.

17. Pulmonary (Choking) Agents (cont.)
Signs and Symptoms:
General
Treatment:
Decon O2
Protection:
SAR
Skin
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18. Riot Control Agents Incapacitation (can’t fight)
Mace, Pepper spray, tear gas
State: These have been in use by the military and civil authorities for many years. Non lethal are meant to incapacitate.

19. Riot Control Agents (cont.)
Signs and Symptoms
General but decreasing with time
Treatment:
Decon, O2 and time
Protection:
APR (if known)
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20. Unit 5 Review Quiz
Allow 10 minutes then review the answers