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Nerve gas terrorism: a grim challenge to anesthesiologists
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Nerve gas terrorism: a grim challenge to anesthesiologists
Anesth Analg.
2003 Mar.
Abstract
The 1995 Tokyo subway strike proved nerve gas to be a fearsome terrorist weapon of mass destruction. Because the clear liquid is easily hidden until released, rescuers must aid nonbreathing casualties near instantly. Anesthesiologists are uniquely qualified to train these rescue squads and to manage nerve gas victims in the hospital.
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