injuries and poisoning
Anticholinergic Chemical Warfare Agents
Symptoms of Anticholinergic Chemical Warfare Injuries
People exposed to BZ have dry mouth and skin, dilated pupils (causing blurring of vision), and usually rapid heartbeat. Their body temperature may also become dangerously high (hyperthermia). They may become lethargic and then develop hallucinations in which they see or hear things. The hallucinations are typically concrete and easily describable (for example, voices of people they know, imaginary television programs, sharing of imaginary cigarettes, or odd shapes). Speech may be slurred, and people often pick at their skin or clothes. Stupor and coma may last hours to days, but people gradually recover. 