Nerve Gas Exposure: Understanding the Immediate Effects and 'SLUDGE' Symptoms
Inhaling nerve gas causes the destruction of cholinesterase and leads to excessive accumulation of acetylcholine, producing signs and symptoms known as "SLUDGE":
- Salivation
- Lacrimation
- Urination
- Defecation
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Emesis
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