NAAK Mark

Nerve Agent Antidote Kit (NAAK)/ MARK I. NSN6505-01-174-9919. A kit containing the AstroPen and ComboPen. 

NAAK Mark 1 - Nerve Agent Antidote Kit. NAIRA - Nuclear Accident and Incident Response and Assistance. 

Nerve Agent Antidote Kit (NAAK or MARK I) consists of an atropine auto-injector (2 mg), a pralidoxime chloride auto-injector (2-Pam-Cl, 600 mg), the plastic clip joining the two injectors, and a foam case. The kit serve as a countermeasure to nerve agents, including tabun (GA), sarin (GB), soman (GD), GF, and VX. Military personnel can receive three MARK I for self/buddy aid. Possible side effects of atropine and/or 2-PAM-C1 are deemed insignificant in a nerve agent casualty. Intravenous atropine and 2-PAM-C1 can also be made available. The MARK I kit is manufactured by Survival Technology, Inc., Rockville, Maryland. 

Nerve Agent Antidote Kit (NAAK) Also called the MARK I, containing atropine and 2 PAM chloride (Military). 

If there is a potential threat from a nerve agent attack, public safety responders should carry the NAAK and hospitals should stock the kits. Those areas most likely to be threatened are metropolitan areas, areas near military storage sites for nerve agents, and areas near chemical weapons transportation routes. Each rescuer should he issued three MARK I kits (NAAK) with the atropine and prahdoxime injectors and with the consideration of issuing one CANA diazepam injector. 

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