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                                              SARIN

             SECTION IX-- EMERGENCY TREATMENT INFORMATION

                Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:    Symptoms include difficulty in breathing,
                drooling, excessive sweating, nausea, vomiting, cramps, involuntary
                defecation and urination, twitching, jerking, staggering, headache,
                confusion, drowsiness, coma, convulsion, dimness of vision, and pinp':~int
                pupils (U.S. Army 1975, p. 3-3).

                Emergency and First Aid Prooedures: Immediate decontamination of the
                smallest drop is essential. Vapor penetrates the skin (U.S. Army 1975, p.
                3.4). Toxic effects are similar to parathion (Sax 1984, p. 1662).
                Treatment 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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