Live Fire Support Services Expansion of Ngas Model to Include Nitrogen Dioxide Effects in the Rat

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Abstract:

The N-gas model is an empirical tool developed by the fire science community to predict toxic potency of various materials when burned based on the chemical nature of gases produced. This research is extending applicability of the N-gas equation to military scenarios by expanding the empirical formula to include the effects of exposure to NO2 in rodents. Rats are exposed, nose-only and under controlled conditions, to nitrogen dioxide, singly and in combination with carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and air. LC50 values are determined based on 30 minute exposure, followed by 2 week post exposure. Blood gas, hemoglobin and respiratory data are collected.

Author(s):
Smith, Sheila M.
Author Organization(s):
JAYCOR SAN DIEGO CA
Descriptive Note:
Midterm rept. 15 Nov 1993-15 May 1994
Pagination:
0049

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
JAYCOR-2904-01
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAMD17-94-C-4008
Monitor Series:
USAMRDALC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*FIRE SUPPORT, *INHALATION, *NITROGEN DIOXIDE, SCENARIOS, COMMUNITIES, TOXIC HAZARDS, MODELS, RATS, TOOLS, AIR, CHEMICALS, MATERIALS, BLOOD, POTENCY, NOSES, HEMOGLOBIN, TOXICITY, COMBUSTION, VALUE, CARBON MONOXIDE, EQUATIONS, RODENTS, CARBON DIOXIDE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Anatomy and Physiology, Inorganic Chemistry, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Report Date:
1994 Jun 10