DPT 8.0
Nerve Agent Triage - “Delayed”
•Initial symptoms are improving (miosis still present) •Recovering well from pre-hospital antidote therapy
NERVE AGENT TRIAGE - DELAYED

Nerve agent casualties are categorized as delayed if their initial symptoms are improving.  Antidote treatment of these patients is dependent on the amount of antidote available.  If supplies are limited, then immediate patients will be treated first.  The delayed category is also used for patients recovering from exposure after treatment who are conscious and have an improved respiratory status.  These patients may require additional treatment and definitely need to be observed for several hours.