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Chapter 5 Control the Situation contamination from victims before specialized responders and equipment can arrive to perform Decontamination procedures. 5.5 Review Questions 1. Explain why an Emergency Washdown process should be implemented. ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Why is it important to understand the Decontamination process? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ CBRN First Responder Training Program 52 Basic Level Course
Chapter 6 Casualty Management 6. CASUALTY MANAGEMENT After completing this chapter, participants will be able to: • explain triage procedures for contaminated patients and procedures for patient transport; • explain effective self-aid and directed first-aid for exposure to CBRN materials; • describe the medical support for responders; • describe the potential impact of the public’s reactions to a CBRN incident, on emergency services; • describe the potential impact of a CBRN incident on emergency responders; and • describe ways of managing stress before, during, and after a CBRN incident response. The importance of a planned multi-agency response underlies a discussion in this chapter of the issues governing triage, first-aid, and medical treatment for large numbers of casualties of a CBRN incident. The equally serious challenge of providing needed support for responders in a highly stressful environment is also discussed. 6.1 Triage CBRN incidents require additional skills and protocols to deal with the complexity of the event. An understanding of triage and first aid is a requirement for all agencies. In the event of a mass casualty incident, personnel from all agencies will need to assist with casualty management. Agency cross-training fosters, not only a better understanding of others’ roles, but also the ability to respond more safely and effectively. During a CBRN incident, responders must not contaminate themselves while attempting to treat exposed or contaminated casualties. One of the main themes of this training program reinforces the idea that first responders with Basic level CBRN training will not intervene in a CBRN incident due to safety concerns. However, EMS will be triaging, treating, and transporting casualties after the CBRN agent has been identified and after their safety has been assured through decontamination procedures and/or donning personal protective equipment. EMS and other medical staff must have a thorough knowledge of triage and treatment priorities specific to a CBRN incident. Police and fire services should be prepared to adopt a supportive role to assist EMS as required. 6.1.1 Mass Casualty Triage In mass casualty situations the goal is to “treat the greatest number for the greatest good.” The material presented in this chapter is meant to expand on existing Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) protocols. CBRN First Responder Training Program 53 Basic Level Course
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