| Chemical terrorism attacks: update on antidotes. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17482033 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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There is well-founded concern that a chemical or radioactive agent will at some point be used as a weapon of terror. There are several antidotes that, if used correctly in a timely fashion, can help lessen the harm caused by these agents. This article is meant to introduce the clinician to several such agents, along with the antidotes useful in the management of exposure to these. It covers the indications, administration, and precautions for using these antidotes. |
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Authors:
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David T Lawrence; Mark A Kirk |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Emergency medicine clinics of North America Volume: 25 ISSN: 0733-8627 ISO Abbreviation: Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. Publication Date: 2007 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-05-07 Completed Date: 2007-07-12 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8219565 Medline TA: Emerg Med Clin North Am Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 567-95; abstract xi Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Blue Ridge Poison Center, Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0774, USA. dtl4n@virginia.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Antidotes
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therapeutic use* Atropine / therapeutic use* Botulinum Toxins / therapeutic use* Chemical Terrorism* Humans Muscarinic Antagonists / therapeutic use* Potassium Iodide / therapeutic use* Pralidoxime Compounds / therapeutic use* Radiation Injuries / drug therapy* |
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0/Antidotes; 0/Botulinum Toxins; 0/Muscarinic Antagonists; 0/Pralidoxime Compounds; 51-55-8/Atropine; 6735-59-7/pralidoxime; 7681-11-0/Potassium Iodide |
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