(P2-95) Pre-Decontamination Triage for Hazmat Casualties Involving an Unknown Chemical

Triage of Chemical Casualties

Triage of Chemical Casualties

A Triage Model for Chemical Warfare Casualties

CONTEXT The main objectives of triage are securing patient safety during the process of emergency diagnosis and treatment, and reduction of waiting time for medical services and transport. To date, there is no triage system for nerve agent victims. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION This systematic review proposes a new triage system for patients exposed to nerve agents. Information regarding clinical sign...

a triage model for chemical warfare casualties

evidence acquisition this systematic review proposes a new triage system for patients exposed to nerve agents. information regarding clinical signs and symptoms of intoxication with nerve agents, primary treatments, and classification of patients were extracted from the literature. all related articles were reviewed. subsequently, specialists from different disciplines were invited to discuss a...

[Basic principles of triage of chemical warfare casualties].