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What is the definition an incapacitating agent?
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a chemical agent
which produces temporary disabling conditions. The disabling conditions persist for hours to days after exposure to the agent (unlike that produced by riot control agents, which usually are momentary or fleeting in action). The basic purpose of an incapacitating agent: to reduce military effectiveness without endangering life. |
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Characteristics of incapacitating agents are:
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(1) Highly potent (an extremely low dose is
effective) and logistically feasible. (2) Able to produce their effects mainly by altering the higher regulatory activity of the CNS. (3) Temporary in duration of action lasting hours or days, rather than of a momentary or fleeting action. (4) Not likely to produce permanent injury in concentrations which are militarily effective. |
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Incapacitating agents are not considered to
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(1) Lethal agents
(2) Substances which cause permanent or long-lasting injury (3) Common pharmaceutical substances with strong CNS actions (4) Agents which are transiently effective by producing reflex responses interfering with duty performance. These include vomiting and irritant agents. (5) Agents which disrupt basic life-sustaining systems and prevent physical activity. |
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Name two general types of chemical agents that
are likely to be encountered in military use? |
(1) Central nervous system depressants.
(2) Central nervous system stimulants. |
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TREATMENT OF CHEMICAL AGENT CASUALTIES
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consists of close observation,
restraint and confinement (as required), supportive care with fluids, and appropriate clothing. |
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Protection against incapacitating agents.
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The use of the protective mask is essential to prevent
inhaling the agent. With some agents, the percutaneous route may be used, thus MOPP 4 will be required. |
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Decontamination against an incapacitating agent.
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Complete cleansing of the
skin with soap and water should be accomplished at the earliest opportunity. The M291 Skin Decontaminating Kit can be used if washing is impossible. |
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Diagnosis of an incapacitating agent
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diagnosis
rests almost entirely upon chemical acumen, combined with whatever field intelligence or detector system data that may be available. |
