Nerve Gas Exposure and Poisoning: Protecting Yourself

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				 Nerve Gas Exposure and Poisoning: Protecting Yourself

Nerve gas agents are the most toxic, fast acting chemical weapons, but these below are proven steps to proctect yourself. Learn more about nerve gas, nerve gas symptoms, and treating nerve gas poisoning.

    * If exposed to nerve gas outdoors, leave the site of exposure right away. Go to higher ground for fresh air.

    * If exposed to nerve gas inside, leave the building right away.

    * Remove your clothes to prevent further nerve gas exposure. Cut off clothes that would usually be pulled over your head to keep them away from your eyes, nose or mouth

    * Rinse your body and hair thoroughly with water.

    * Rinse irritated eyes with water for 10-15 minutes.

    * Be sure to rinse off pets that may have been exposed to the nerve gas, as well.

Nerve gas agents, like Sarin, Tabun, or VX, are toxic chemicals. They have no smell or color, and they can be in a liquid or gas form. Even small amounts of nerve gas can kill because they poison the body’s nervous system.

- Nerve gas agents can be breathed in through the nose or mouth, or absorbed through the skin or eyes !
- Nerve agents damage your nervous system, affecting your ability to control body movements and breathing !

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