Chai Peter R, Boyer Edward W, Al-Nahhas Houssam, Erickson Timothy B
Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Medical Toxicology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, U.S.A.
UOSSM International, Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations, Syria.
Toxicol Commun. 2017;1(1):21-23. doi: 10.1080/24734306.2017.1373503. Epub 2017 Sep 7.
The use of VX and sarin as weapons of assassination and warfare raises important considerations for healthcare professionals who may encounter victims, bystanders, and responders who require prompt assessment and treatment. Chemical warfare agents such as VX and sarin constitute a considerable threat to the health of the civilian population, military personnel, and peacekeeping forces. Healthcare providers should recognize symptoms of nerve agent exposure, understand regional and international notification procedures for potential attacks, as well as the indications for and available supply of antidotal therapy.
将VX和沙林用作暗杀和战争武器，这给医疗专业人员带来了重要考量，因为他们可能会接触到需要迅速评估和治疗的受害者、旁观者及应急人员。VX和沙林等化学战剂对平民、军事人员及维和部队的健康构成了相当大的威胁。医疗服务提供者应识别神经毒剂暴露的症状，了解潜在袭击的区域和国际通报程序，以及解毒治疗的适应症和可用供应情况。
