Overall principles of treatment in case of toxicological threats
Targowski, T.; Płusa, T.
Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego 39(231): 191-193
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1426-9686 PMID: 26449586 Document Number: 681369
Toxins and venoms are silent weapons capable of killing people secretly. All around the world, there are a lot of such substances produced by bacteria, fungi, plants and animals. The threat to health and life, which are caused by toxins and venoms, meant that they are seen as a biological weapon. In the rescue proceedings with the victims the mechanism of toxin action is imported, because in some cases the antitoxins are known. However, in the most cases, the primary consideration is the symptomatic treatment. Conducted research on the usefulness of oxime and autofages in eliminating the effects of toxins are advanced, but not yet implemented into therapy. In each case the toxin action the victims must be evacuated to a safe location. It is also necessary to protect teams providing assistance in suitable protective clothing.