(13) Form a fist around the autoinjector with the needle end (black) extending
beyond the little finger end of the fist.
NOTE:
If you accidentally cause the autoinjector to function or accidentally inject
yourself in the hand, obtain another 2-PAM chloride autoinjector and use it to
inject yourself in the thigh/buttock.
(14) Place the black (needle) end against the injection site at a 90 angle.
(15) Apply firm, even pressure to the autoinjector until it functions. Push the
autoinjector hard into the muscle to ensure that the needle penetrates both the clothing
and skin. Firm pressure automatically triggers the coiled spring mechanism which
plunges the needle into the muscle and forces fluid through the needle into the muscle
tissue.
(16) Hold the injector firmly against the muscle for at least 10 seconds.
(17) Remove the 2-PAM Cl autoinjector from the injection site by pulling it out
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at a 90 angle.
NOTE:
Do not drop the used autoinjectors. If you have not already dropped the
empty plastic clip, drop it at this time.
e. Administer the Antidote Treatment-Nerve Agent Autoinjector, If Used.
Follow these instructions if you are issued the ATNAA instead of the MARK I.
(1)
Remove the autoinjector from the pouch.
(2) With your dominant hand, hold the ATNAA in your closed fist with the
green needle end extending beyond the little finger in front of you at eye level.
(3) With your nondominant hand, grasp the safety (gray) cap with the thumb
and first two fingers.
CAUTION:
Do not cover or hold the needle end with your hand, thumb, or fingers.
You may accidentally inject yourself.
NOTE:
If you accidentally cause the autoinjector to function or accidentally inject
yourself in the hand, obtain another ATNAA autoinjector and use it to
inject yourself in the thigh/buttock.
(4) Pull the safety cap off the bottom of the injector with a smooth motion
and drop it to the ground.
(5) Make sure the injection site is cleared of any objects that could interfere
with the injection. If the injection site is in the thigh, grasp the trouser cargo pocket with
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