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The term chemical agent has traditionally been defined as a substance intended for use in military operations to kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate humans (or animals) through its toxicological effects [1]. These agents have been used in warfare for thousands of years. Recent events, such as the 1994 sarin nerve agent attack in Matsumoto, Japan and the 1995 Tokyo subway destructive release of this chemical, have made it clear that health care providers need to be prepared to handle chemical agent attacks.
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Mina, B., Walczyszyn, M., Reed, M.J. (2014). Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation After Chemical Disasters. In: Esquinas, A. (eds) Noninvasive Ventilation in High-Risk Infections and Mass Casualty Events. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-1496-4_18
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