Personal Protective Equipment and Decontamination of Adults and Children

• 2014

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• Michael Holland; David Cawthon
PMID: 25455662DOI: 10.1016/j.emc.2014.09.006

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This article discusses the importance of accurate identification of hazardous materials for proper care. Efficient hospital security and triage are crucial to prevent contaminated victims from entering the emergency department (ED) and causing secondary contamination. The decontamination area should be situated outside the ambulance entrance, with priorities on protecting healthcare workers, using Level C personal protective equipment, and decontaminating exposed patients thoroughly in a head-to-toe sequence. Run-off water from decontamination is considered hazardous waste. Proper preparation and effective response to hazardous materials incidents require comprehensive Hospital and Community Management Planning to ensure readiness and response effectiveness.

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Hazard: CBRNE

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Decontamination; Disaster Planning; Hazardous Substances; Protective Clothing; Safety Management; Emergency Service, Hospital; Radioactive Hazard Release

Institutions: Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health; State University of New York - Upstate Medical University; Upstate New York Poison Center

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