Medical Operations at HazMat Incidents

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Teaches EMTs and paramedics to work with emergency responders at hazmat incidents. Addresses the requirements of NFPA 473, Professional Competencies of EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents

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EMTs and paramedics need to know how to work with hazmat responders if called upon to respond to a hazmat incident. This important safety resource helps organizations meet the requirements of NFPA 473, Professional Competencies of EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents.Topics covered:

How to protect yourself and others from exposure
Where to get information on chemical toxicity
Protocol for the medical monitoring of entry teams
Dealing with contaminated patients
Limitations to medical care in the Hot Zone. 26 minutes.

Included with purchase is Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents: Medical Management Guidelines for Acute Chemical Exposures, prepared by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

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