Patient Decontamination in a Mass Chemical Exposure Incident: National Planning Guidance for Communities

• 2020

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• Susan Cibulsky; Mark Kirk; Joselito Ignacio; Adam Leary; Michael Schwartz

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This document provides guidance regarding patient decontamination during mass chemical exposures with toxic industrial chemicals (TICs), toxic industrial materials (TIMs), or chemical warfare agents (CWAs). Although it is not pediatric focused, it does include several sections that specifically address pediatric considerations. In particular, Guidance Statement 5.4 (page 70) outlines specific considerations related to at-risk populations including pediatrics. These considerations and guidelines can help inform both preparedness and response activities.

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Hazard: CBRNE

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Chemical Warfare Agents; Decontamination; Environmental Exposure; Hazardous Substances

Institutions: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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