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"Mark 1 kits are to..." Mark 1 kits are to be used when personnel are exposed to nerve agents (Sarin, Suman, Tabun, Vx) and have signs and symptoms of nerve agent exposure. If you experience any or all of the nerve agent poisoning symptoms, you must IMMEDIATELY self-administer the nerve gas antidote.

"Dyspnea (following vapor exposure" Dyspnea (following vapor exposure) and GI effects (following liquid exposure) should be treated by administering one Mark 1 kit. Repeat administration at 5-10 minute intervals until improvement or signs of Atropinization is noted. (Rapid heart rate or very dry mouth). DO NOT treat miosis or rhinorrhea unless symptoms are severe. Drooling, excessive sweating, vomiting, involuntary urination or defecation, muscle twitching, convulsions, etc. should be treated by administering one Mark 1 kit. Repeat administration in 3-5 minute intervals until improvement or signs of Atropinization is noted. IM administration is better than IV in hypoxic patients. Treat seizures with Valium per S/O.

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