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Information for the First Responders
Responding
Training & Planning |
Preparing to Respond
- What to expect on scene, based on:
- Types of emergencies
- Scale of incident
- Quantity released
- Number of potential victims
- Preparatory checklists
- Preparing for arrival on scene
- Personal protection checklist
- Equipment checklist
- Overview of initial actions upon arrival
Arrival on Scene
Casualty Triage
- Triage guidelines for chemical casualties
- Triage Algorithms
- SALT Mass Casualty Triage (United States Government recommendation)
- START Adult Triage Algorithm (Adults)
- JumpSTART Pediatric Triage Algorithm (Children)
- Agent-specific Triage
Casualty Assessment
- Assessment, diagnostic procedures
- Chemical identification
- Chemical information
- Potential treatment options
- Decision making support
Casualty Treatment
- Treatment Guidance
- Acute treatments
- Long-term treatment/guidance
- Mental health treatment/guidance
- Guidance for specific populations (seniors, pregnant women, pediatric patients)
Casualty Transport
- Transport instructions
Training
Planning
- Planning information
- Personnel needs
- Equipment needs
