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Steven C Curry - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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unexpected gas casualties in moscow a medical toxicology perspective
Annals of Emergency Medicine, 2003Co-Authors: Charles E Becker, Steven C CurryAbstract:Abstract In October 2002, the Russian military used a mysterious "gas" to incapacitate Chechen rebels at a Moscow theater. Despite increased interest in the potential use of lethal chemical weapons in recent years, the medical community has paid little attention to the development of Incapacitating, calmative, and "less than lethal" technologies. In this analysis, we review the events surrounding the use of a calmative "gas" during the Russian military action and discuss what is currently known about fentanyl derivatives, their aerosolization, and the rationale for their use as Incapacitating Agents. Collectively, the available evidence strongly suggests that a combination of a potent aerosolized fentanyl derivative, such as carfentanil, and an inhalational anesthetic, such as halothane, was used. The paper also assesses potential errors leading to the loss of a substantial number of hostages. Several lessons can be learned from this surprising and novel use of an Incapacitating gas. [ Ann Emerg Med. 2003;41:700-705.]
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Unexpected “gas” casualties in Moscow: A medical toxicology perspective
Annals of Emergency Medicine, 2003Co-Authors: Paul M. Wax, Charles E Becker, Steven C CurryAbstract:In October 2002, the Russian military used a mysterious "gas" to incapacitate Chechen rebels at a Moscow theater. Despite increased interest in the potential use of lethal chemical weapons in recent years, the medical community has paid little attention to the development of Incapacitating, calmative, and "less than lethal" technologies. In this analysis, we review the events surrounding the use of a calmative "gas" during the Russian military action and discuss what is currently known about fentanyl derivatives, their aerosolization, and the rationale for their use as Incapacitating Agents. Collectively, the available evidence strongly suggests that a combination of a potent aerosolized fentanyl derivative, such as carfentanil, and an inhalational anesthetic, such as halothane, was used. The paper also assesses potential errors leading to the loss of a substantial number of hostages. Several lessons can be learned from this surprising and novel use of an Incapacitating gas.
Charles E Becker - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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unexpected gas casualties in moscow a medical toxicology perspective
Annals of Emergency Medicine, 2003Co-Authors: Charles E Becker, Steven C CurryAbstract:Abstract In October 2002, the Russian military used a mysterious "gas" to incapacitate Chechen rebels at a Moscow theater. Despite increased interest in the potential use of lethal chemical weapons in recent years, the medical community has paid little attention to the development of Incapacitating, calmative, and "less than lethal" technologies. In this analysis, we review the events surrounding the use of a calmative "gas" during the Russian military action and discuss what is currently known about fentanyl derivatives, their aerosolization, and the rationale for their use as Incapacitating Agents. Collectively, the available evidence strongly suggests that a combination of a potent aerosolized fentanyl derivative, such as carfentanil, and an inhalational anesthetic, such as halothane, was used. The paper also assesses potential errors leading to the loss of a substantial number of hostages. Several lessons can be learned from this surprising and novel use of an Incapacitating gas. [ Ann Emerg Med. 2003;41:700-705.]
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Unexpected “gas” casualties in Moscow: A medical toxicology perspective
Annals of Emergency Medicine, 2003Co-Authors: Paul M. Wax, Charles E Becker, Steven C CurryAbstract:In October 2002, the Russian military used a mysterious "gas" to incapacitate Chechen rebels at a Moscow theater. Despite increased interest in the potential use of lethal chemical weapons in recent years, the medical community has paid little attention to the development of Incapacitating, calmative, and "less than lethal" technologies. In this analysis, we review the events surrounding the use of a calmative "gas" during the Russian military action and discuss what is currently known about fentanyl derivatives, their aerosolization, and the rationale for their use as Incapacitating Agents. Collectively, the available evidence strongly suggests that a combination of a potent aerosolized fentanyl derivative, such as carfentanil, and an inhalational anesthetic, such as halothane, was used. The paper also assesses potential errors leading to the loss of a substantial number of hostages. Several lessons can be learned from this surprising and novel use of an Incapacitating gas.
Paul M. Wax - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Unexpected “gas” casualties in Moscow: A medical toxicology perspective
Annals of Emergency Medicine, 2003Co-Authors: Paul M. Wax, Charles E Becker, Steven C CurryAbstract:In October 2002, the Russian military used a mysterious "gas" to incapacitate Chechen rebels at a Moscow theater. Despite increased interest in the potential use of lethal chemical weapons in recent years, the medical community has paid little attention to the development of Incapacitating, calmative, and "less than lethal" technologies. In this analysis, we review the events surrounding the use of a calmative "gas" during the Russian military action and discuss what is currently known about fentanyl derivatives, their aerosolization, and the rationale for their use as Incapacitating Agents. Collectively, the available evidence strongly suggests that a combination of a potent aerosolized fentanyl derivative, such as carfentanil, and an inhalational anesthetic, such as halothane, was used. The paper also assesses potential errors leading to the loss of a substantial number of hostages. Several lessons can be learned from this surprising and novel use of an Incapacitating gas.
Jts Chan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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2015Co-Authors: Ra Cocks, Jts Chan, Chan Tak Shing, Robert Anthony CocksAbstract:Incapacitating Agents: weapons of mass disruptio
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Incapacitating Agents: Weapons of Mass Disruption:
Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2005Co-Authors: Ra Cocks, Jts ChanAbstract:Terrorism, and with it the possibility of hostage taking and sieges, has become a common feature of our times. The gas used to subdue terrorists in Moscow on 26 October 2002, which appeared to be r...
Ra Cocks - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Correspondence to:
2015Co-Authors: Ra Cocks, Jts Chan, Chan Tak Shing, Robert Anthony CocksAbstract:Incapacitating Agents: weapons of mass disruptio
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Incapacitating Agents: Weapons of Mass Disruption:
Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2005Co-Authors: Ra Cocks, Jts ChanAbstract:Terrorism, and with it the possibility of hostage taking and sieges, has become a common feature of our times. The gas used to subdue terrorists in Moscow on 26 October 2002, which appeared to be r...
