Chemical Warfare Agents, Signs, and Syndromes

Novichok agents, and other organophosphoms compounds including carbamates and pesticides. 

Pinpoint pupils (miosis), bronchoconstrict ion, respiratory arrest, hypersalivation, increased secretions, diarrhea, decreased memory, concentration, loss of consciousness, and seizures 

Exposure route Clinical diagnostic tests and treatment 

Aerosols seconds to minutes. Liquids minutes to hours. 

Red blood cell or semm cholinesterase (whole blood). Treat based on signs and symptoms lab tests only for later conbrmation. 

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