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Choking agents are also called Pulmonary agens. They attack the lungs, specificly they cause the lungs to produce fluid buildup and eventualy suffocation as the victim literally drowns in their own fluids.
Many of the nastier agests will also affect exposed skin and the eyes, causing severe burns and blurred vision &/or partial blindness
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Attacks the airways and lungs?
Choking Agents
What are three ways to monitor for choking agents?
Three ways to monitor for choking agents include: 1) Utilizing gas detection systems that can identify specific choking agents like carbon monoxide or nitrogen dioxide in the air; 2) Conducting regular air quality assessments in environments where choking agents may be present, using portable monitoring devices; and 3) Implementing continuous surveillance through environmental sensors that trigger alarms when concentrations of choking agents exceed safety thresholds. These methods help ensure timely detection and response to potential choking hazards.
Which type of chemical agent when released can cause?
Persistent
What is Diphosgene?
Diphosgene (DP, trichloromethylchloroformate) was a product of the chemical weapons race in World War I. It belongs to a class of chemicals termed lung-damaging agents or choking agents. These agents attack lung tissue directly, causing pulmonary edema. Diphosgene is described not only as a respiratory irritant but also as a lacrimator.
Is a soman a choking agent?
No, it is a nerve agent, so it would affect the nervous system. Choking agents affect the pulmonary system.
What type of agents are found under the lethal chemical agent classification for industrial chemicals and warfare agents?
Industrial chemicals include choking agents and blood agents; warfare agents include blister agents and nerve agents.
What chemical agent attack the airway and lungs?
Chemical agents such as chlorine, phosgene, and sulfur mustard can attack the airway and lungs, leading to respiratory distress and potentially fatal consequences. These agents can damage the respiratory tissues, causing inflammation, fluid accumulation, and impaired gas exchange. Immediate medical attention is essential in cases of exposure to these chemicals.
What is The Heimlich maneuver is used for which type of injury or emergency A. Shock B. Heart attack C. Choking?
C. Choking
What is The Heimlich maneuver is used for which type of injury or emergency A Shock B Heart attack C Choking?
C. Choking
What kind of disease organisms do antibiotics attack?
Antibiotics attack bacteria, specifically (as opposed to antiviral agents or antifungal agents, for example).
What do blister agents attack?
Attacks the skin and lungs
Are choking agents and biological weapons illegal?
yes and no. if i remember correctly the reason the Americans first went to Iraq was because of biological weapons, and if 1 person had biological weapons/choking agents it would be illegal, but if the country produces them its not actually illegal, although if they do they will have just made enemies with the entire global community True
