Terrorism and Chemical Agents: Resources for Medical Librarians

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Chemical Weapon

• any chemical which, through its chemical effect
  on living processes, may cause death, temporary
  loss of performance, or permanent injury to
  people and animals"
• "A chemical substance which is intended for use
  in military operations to kill, seriously injure
  or incapacitate people because of its
  physiological effects"

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Chemical Warfare

• 1000 BC - Chinese
• American Civil War
•  World War I
•  Post World War I
•  World War II
• Post World War II

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Major Classes of Chemical Agents

• Nerve Agents
• Cyanides
•  Blister Agents (Vesicants)
•  Pulmonary Agents
•  Riot Control Agents

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Chemical Warfare Resources

• Political issues and international agreements -
  Chemical Warfare Convention
• Current News
• Physical properties and description of agents
• Medical treatment
• Training
• Detection and decontamination