Blood Flashcards

1
Q

Blood agents are???

A

A toxic industrial chemical weaponised warfare agent

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2
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What is the main agent ?

A

Hydrogen Cyanide

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3
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In industry what is hydrogen Cyanide used for?

A
Electroplating 
Mineral extraction
Dyeing
Printing 
Photography 
Agricultural 
Manufacturing of paper, textiles and plastics
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4
Q

Types of blood agents?

A

Hydrogen cyanide
Cyanogen chloride
Arsine

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5
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Hydrogen cyanide

A

AC

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6
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Cyanogen Chloride

A

CK

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7
Q

Arsine

A

SA

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8
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Properties of Hydrogen Cyanide

A

Colourless has or liquid
In low levels a bitter or sharp smell
In higher concentration an almond smell

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9
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Properties of Cyanogen chloride

A

Colourless has or liquid
Pungent ‘biting’ odour
Soluble in water

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10
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Properties of Arsine

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Colourless has or liquid
Garlic-like smell
Slightly soluble in water

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11
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What effect does a blood agent have on the body?

A

Prevents the transfer of oxygen to the red blood cells

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12
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Signs and symptoms of very mild exposure to hydrogen cyanide

A

Weakness of the legs
Vertigo
Nausea and headache

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13
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Signs and symptoms of mild exposure to hydrogen cyanide

A

Irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory system
Confusion, drowsiness and shortness of breath
Increased heart rate
Dizziness, nausea, headache and convulsions

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14
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Signs and symptoms of acute exposure to hydrogen cyanide

A

Deep and rapid breathing
Violent convulsions after 20-30 sec
Within a few minutes cardiac failure

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15
Q

Method of dispersal

A

Artillery shell
Mortar shell
Rocket
Chemical dispersal device

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16
Q

What DIM can we use

A

LCD
Hapsite
Dräger Tube’s
Raid

17
Q

What is hydrogen cyanide made from?

A

Cyanide salt

18
Q

Signs and symptoms of very mild exposure to hydrogen chloride

A

Irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory system

19
Q

Signs and symptoms of very mild exposure to Arsine

A
Exposure can lay dormant for 24hr
Fever
Chills
Shivering 
Thirst
Malaise
Headache 
Confusion 
Dizziness 
Nausea 
Vomiting