Chemical Warfare: A Primer for First Responders and Receivers

Source: Alabama Department of Public Health. Published: 5/3/2019. The purpose of this one-hour webinar is to raise awareness of the dangers caused by single and dual use chemicals that have been used in warfare, such as arsenicals. It describes important historical and recent examples of chemical agents use in warfare; enumerates clinical components of major chemical toxidromes; and describes challenges in prevention and response for first responders and receivers in caring for victims of chemical exposure. (Video or Multimedia)
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