Blood agent
Blood agent
A blood agent (pronounced: /blʌd 'eɪdʒənt/) is a type of chemical weapon that affects the body by being absorbed into the blood. Blood agents are typically fast-acting, lethal gases that are colourless and odourless.
Etymology
The term "blood agent" is derived from the method these agents use to harm the body, specifically by being absorbed into the blood.
Types of Blood Agents
There are several types of blood agents, including:
- Cyanide: A fast-acting poison that causes the body's cells to be unable to use oxygen.
- Hydrogen cyanide (AC): A colorless, very volatile liquid that boils slightly above room temperature and has a bitter almond odor.
- Cyanogen chloride (CK): A colorless, liquefied gas that is heavier than air and has a pungent odor.
- Arsine (SA): A colorless, non-irritating gas with a mild garlic odor.
Effects of Blood Agents
Blood agents work by being absorbed into the blood and depriving the body's cells of oxygen. This can lead to symptoms such as:
- Rapid breathing
- Restlessness
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Unconsciousness
- Convulsions
- Death
Treatment
Treatment for exposure to blood agents typically involves removing the victim from the source of exposure, decontaminating their body, and providing supportive medical care. Antidotes are available for some blood agents, such as cyanide.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blood agent
- Wikipedia's article - Blood agent
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