Management of Nerve Agent Casualties

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS TACTICAL AIR COMMAND
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE VA 23665
  
                                                                                                                                     17 AUG 1990
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:   SGPA

SUBJECT:       Management of Nerve Agent Casualties


         TAC Host Units/SG/SGP                                7   ACCS/SG
         33 TFW/SG                                                    552 AWACW/SG
         388 TFW/SG
         
         Attached are guidelines for management of nerve agent casualties at CENTAF
         casualty collection points (CCPs). Although CCPs are not considered
         medical treatment areas, the steps outlined here are an augmentation of
         buddy care using hospital supplies These simple steps can be expected to
         significantly improve patient outcome. A checklist for quick reference is
         also provided. These guidelines were jointly formulated by HQ USAF/SGHR
         and HQ TACOPS/SGPA. Ouestions should be directed to[(b)(2)]             ,HQ
         TACOPS/SGPA   [(b)(2)]
              [(b)(6)]

ROBERT A. BUETHE, JR                                                           1 Atach
BRIGADIER GENERAL, USAF, MC                                          Guidlines for Management at CENTAF
Command Surgeon                                                                       Nerve Agent Casualties at CENTAF
                                                                                                     Casualty Collection Points


                                                                                                      cc:  HQ USAF/SGHR
                                                                                                             USCENTCOM/CCSG