Evaluation of US Federal Guidelines (Primary Response Incident Scene Management [PRISM]) for Mass Decontamination of Casualties During the Initial Operational Response to a Chemical Incident

• 2019

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• Robert Chilcott; Joanne Larner; Adam Durrant; Philip Hughes; Devanya Mahalingam; Samantha Rivers
PMID: 30146445DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2018.06.042

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This article evaluates US federal guidelines, called PRISM, for handling mass decontamination during chemical incidents. It describes how these guidelines help first responders manage and clean up after a chemical spill or attack. The focus is on the initial response to ensure safety and reduce harm to people affected by hazardous chemicals. The study looks at the effectiveness of these procedures in real-life situations, aiming to improve public health responses during emergencies involving dangerous substances.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Decontamination; United States; Guidelines as Topic; Mass Casualty Incidents; Chemical Hazard Release; Emergency Responders

Institutions: University of Hertfordshire; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency; State of Rhode Island Department of Health

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