Title:DEFENCE AGAINST CHEMICAL WARFARE AGENTS PART 1: CHARACTERISTICS AND EFFECTS [Main Title]
Film Number:DRA 1219
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Summary: Army Instructional film on the effects of chemical warfare agents, the first symptoms that can indicate contamination, and protection against them. Nerve, blister, blood, choking and vomiting agents are all mentioned, and some graphic scenes of the effects of blister agents are shown. Delivery methods are discussed, and soldiers in the field react to the arrival of chemical agents, emphasising the importance of following the Immediate Action drill when any such attack is suspected. The use of atropine injections as a first aid treatment for anyone exposed to chemical agents is also demonstrated.
