Table 4. Suggested Dos and Don'ts in Physically Injured and Nerve Agent-intoxicated Victims

* Since nerve agents (NA) depress the respiratory center, large amounts of sedatives are not recommended in this setting.

ATLS = Advanced Trauma Life Support; PYR = pyridostigmine bromide; DD = differential diagnosis; ETT = endotracheal intubation; LMA = laryngeal mask airway; ILMA = intubating laryngeal mask airway; PEEP = positive end-expiratory pressure; RA = regional anesthesia; LA = local anesthesia; CNS = central nervous system.