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                                             TABUN

         SECTION IX - EMERGENCY TREATMENT INFORMATION

             Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:      Nerve agent symptoms include difficulty
             in breathing, drooling, nausea, vomiting, cramps, involuntary defecation
             and urination, twitching, jerking, staggering, headache, confusion,
             drowsiness, coma, and convulsion.    Inhalation causes dimness of vision and
             pinpointing of the pupils (U.S. Army 1975, p. 3-2).

             Emergency and First Aid Procedures: The toxic effects of tabun are
             similar to parathion (Sax 1984, p. 1335).   First aid for parathion is as
             follows:  move victim to fresh air; call emergency medical care. If not
             breathing, give artificial respiration.  If breathing is difficult, give
             oxygen.   In case of contact with material, immediately flush skin or eyes
             with running water for at least 15 minutes.    Speed in removing material
             from skin is of extreme importance.      Remove and isolate contaminated
             clothing and shoes at the site.  Keep victim quiet and maintain normal body
             temperature.  Effects may be delayed; keep victim under observation (DOT
             1984, Guide 55).


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