Unit Seven Decontamination Haz MatWMD Awareness Unit 7

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Unit Seven Decontamination Haz. Mat/WMD Awareness Unit 7 slide 1

Unit Seven Decontamination Haz. Mat/WMD Awareness Unit 7 slide 1

Can First Responders Do Decon! • If it can be done safely! • Contaminated

Can First Responders Do Decon! • If it can be done safely! • Contaminated live victims should receive immediate emergency decon. Live Patients Can’t Wait for Technical Decon to Arrive!

Four Types of Decon • • Emergency Decon (Gross) Mass Decon (Gross) Technical Decon

Four Types of Decon • • Emergency Decon (Gross) Mass Decon (Gross) Technical Decon Hospital Decon Haz. Mat/WMD Awareness Unit 7 slide 3

Decontamination • Emergency Decontamination Procedure ØWet ØStrip ØFlush ØCover WET STRIP FLUSH COVER Haz.

Decontamination • Emergency Decontamination Procedure ØWet ØStrip ØFlush ØCover WET STRIP FLUSH COVER Haz. Mat/WMD Awareness Unit 7 slide 4

Emergency Gross Decon • Ambulatory Patients Should Receive Directed Self. Decon • Use tepid,

Emergency Gross Decon • Ambulatory Patients Should Receive Directed Self. Decon • Use tepid, low pressure water • Remove Clothing - 80% of contaminant is on clothing Wet Strip Flush Cover

Emergency Gross Decon • Avoid overspray & splashing • If corrosives, flush affected area

Emergency Gross Decon • Avoid overspray & splashing • If corrosives, flush affected area for 15 -20 minutes • Control Runoff, if possible. If not, then grassy area. Wet Strip Flush Cover

Transport • Always provide Gross Decon before Transport • Minimize Secondary Respiratory Threat •

Transport • Always provide Gross Decon before Transport • Minimize Secondary Respiratory Threat • DO NOT cover doors and windows • Open Windows, Vents and Exhaust to Exchange Air BE SURE TO NOTIFY THE HOSPITAL IN ADVANCE!

Emergency vs. Mass Decon is Emergency Decon for More People!

Emergency vs. Mass Decon is Emergency Decon for More People!

Main Purposes of Mass Decontamination • • • Protect response and medical personnel Remove

Main Purposes of Mass Decontamination • • • Protect response and medical personnel Remove chemical agent from Contaminated victims Limit spread of contamination

Time is Critical! üThat will cause the least harm üUse the fastest approach üAnd

Time is Critical! üThat will cause the least harm üUse the fastest approach üAnd do the most good üFor the majority of the people! Haz. Mat/WMD Awareness Unit 7 slide 10

Mass Casualty Decon General Principles • Expect at least a 5: 1 ratio of

Mass Casualty Decon General Principles • Expect at least a 5: 1 ratio of unaffected to affected casualties • Decontaminate victims as soon as possible • Disrobing (head to toe) is decontamination, more removal is better Haz. Mat/WMD Awareness Unit 7 slide 11

Mass Casualty Decon General Principles • Water flushing generally is the best mass decon

Mass Casualty Decon General Principles • Water flushing generally is the best mass decon method • After a known exposure to a chemical agent, emergency responders should be decontaminated as soon as possible. Haz. Mat/WMD Awareness Unit 7 slide 12

Decontamination for Contaminated First Responders • Contaminated clothing and equipment must be bagged and

Decontamination for Contaminated First Responders • Contaminated clothing and equipment must be bagged and tagged Haz. Mat/WMD Awareness Unit 7 slide 13

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