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Table 53-2

Chemical (nerve) agentsHeadache, meiosis and lacrimation: Decontaminate
Dyspnea, bronchospasm, arrhythmias: Atropine
Biologic agentsFever, rash, dyspnea, cough
Radiation or nuclearNausea within 6 hr of exposure: Check leukocyte count and have patient return in 48 hr for repeat count;, if no change, no therapy is indicated
ExplosiveTympanic membranes intact and SpO2 normal: Other injuries unlikely