Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: txflake
How does valium work as an antidote to nerve gas?
15,102 posted on 01/25/2004 3:29:42 PM PST by Oorang ( "If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up with him." U.S.A.F. Ammo Troop)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14982 | View Replies ]


To: Oorang
I sure could use a Valium now, after reading this! :)
15,108 posted on 01/25/2004 3:55:37 PM PST by jerseygirl
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15102 | View Replies ]

To: Oorang; U S Army EOD
A syringe full of atropine (muscle relaxer) is standard issue for GI uniforms/packs. It's carried in the leg pocket in case you get gassed. The atropine cancels out the nerve gas. But let's get a second opinion. EOD, straighten me out?
15,118 posted on 01/25/2004 4:08:55 PM PST by txhurl
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15102 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson