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01/07/2003 Archived Entry: "Sarin and Gulf War Syndrome"

Burning semen haunts Gulf War vets
Gulf War syndrome looms anew

Possible Gulf Syndrome Clues In Sarin
Animal research provides clues to causes of Gulf War Syndrome

Great the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention don't have info on Sarin.
Don't wanna give terrorists any ideas.

Army.mil - Fact Sheet: Sarin
Sarin was developed in 1938 in Germany as a pesticide.

Emergency First Aid Treatment Guide for SARIN

Other Names GB; IMPF; isopropoxymethylphosphoryl fluoride; methylphosphonofluoridic acid, isopropyl ester; MFI; phosphine oxide, fluoroisopropoxymethyl; Sarin II; T-144; T-2106; TL 1618;
Trilone 46.

DO NOT induce vomiting or attempt to neutralize.

Activated charcoal may be administered if victims are conscious and alert. Use 15 to 30 g (1/2 to 1 oz) for children, 50 to 100 g (1-3/4 to 3-1/2 oz) for adults, with 125 to 250 mL (1/2 to 1 cup) of water.

Promote excretion by administering a saline cathartic or sorbitol to conscious and alert victims. Children require 15 to 30 g (1/2 to 1 oz) of cathartic; 50 to 100 g (1-3/4 to 3-1/2 oz) is recommended for adults.