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Unit Seven

Unit Seven. Decontamination. 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)

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Unit Seven

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  1. Unit Seven Decontamination

  2. 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!

  3. Four Types of Decon • Emergency Decon (Gross) • Mass Decon (Gross) • Technical Decon • Hospital Decon

  4. WET STRIP FLUSH COVER Decontamination • Emergency Decontamination Procedure • Wet • Strip • Flush • Cover

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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!

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

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

  10. Time is Critical! • That will cause the least harm • Use the fastest approach • And do the most good • For the majority of the people!

  11. 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

  12. 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.

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

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