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A cancer chemotherapy drug consisting of Mustargen; Oncovin; procarbazine hydrochloride, an antineoplastic drug; and prednisone.
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A regimen of mechlorethamine (mustine), Oncovin (vincristine), procarbazine and prednisone, used in cancer chemotherapy.
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For the four-drug treatment for Hodgkin's disease, see MOPP (medicine).
MOPP (Mission Oriented Protective Posture) (acronym pronounced as "mop") is a military term used to describe protective gear to be used in a toxic environment, i.e., during a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) strike:
- Protective mask — Commonly referred to as a gas mask or pro mask. It is designed to filter harmful chemical and biological agents, as well as irradiated particles from the air to allow the wearer to breathe safely. No protective masks filter out gasses such as carbon monoxide, and in situations requiring that level of protection, external breathing apparatus is employed.
- Mask carrier — Protects the mask from damage. It is usually worn as part of battle gear for easy access and usually contains a technical manual, extra filter, spare parts, chemical detection papers, and nerve agent antidote kits (NAAK).
- Over garments — Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) Specially designed clothing to be worn over the normal uniform. These garments are designed to allow maximum airflow for cooling while keeping chemical and biological agents from reaching the skin of the wearer. Some are equipped with a charcoal lining to neutralize some agents. Military personnel often equip over garments with strips of M9 Detector Paper to identify chemical agents on the battlefield they might come in contact with.
- Gloves and overboots — (JSLIST) Highly durable rubber, designed with combat operations in mind. Used to prevent contact with agents.
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MOPP protection levels
Each MOPP level corresponds to an increasing level of protection. The readiness level will usually be dictated by the in-theatre commander. [1][2]
- MOPP Ready — Protective mask is carried. First set of suit, gloves, and boots are available within 2 hours, 2nd set available within 6 hours.
- MOPP Level 0 — Protective mask carried. Suit, gloves, and boots accessible/available.
- MOPP Level 1 — Suit worn, mask, gloves and boots carried.
- MOPP Level 2 — Suit and boots worn. Gloves and mask carried.
- MOPP Level 3 — Suit, boots and gloves worn. Mask carried.
- MOPP Level 4 — All protection worn.
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