Facts About Sarin(4)

Facts About Sarin

As quickly as possible, wash any liquid sarin from the skin with large amounts of soap and water. Washing with soap and water will help protect people from any chemicals on their bodies.

If sarin has been swallowed, do not induce vomiting or give fluids to drink. Seek medical attention immediately. Dial 911 and explain what has happened.

How sarin exposure is treated

Treatment consists of removing sarin from the body as soon as possible and providing supportive medical care in a hospital setting. Antidotes are available for sarin. They are most useful if given as soon as possible.

How people can get more information about sarin

People can contact one of the following:

Regional poison control center (1-800-222-1222)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

○ Public Response Hotline (CDC)

! English (888) 246-2675

! Español (888) 246-2857

! TTY (866) 874-2646

○ (http://www.bt.cdc.gov/) ○ E-mail inquiries:

○ Mail inquiries:

Public Inquiry c/o BPRP

Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Planning

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Mailstop C-18

1600 Clifton Road

Atlanta, GA 30333

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) (1-888-422-8737) ○ E-mail inquiries:

○ Mail inquiries:

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

Division of Toxicology

1600 Clifton Road NE, Mailstop E-29

Atlanta, GA 30333

This fact sheet is based on CDC’s best current information. It may be updated as new information becomes available.

Last reviewed on 02/28/03.

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