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EMS Response to Terrorism involving Weapons of Mass Destruction
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Prehospital: Emergency Care Copyright
© 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Eleventh Edition Chapter 46 EMS Response to Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction
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Learning Readiness Copyright ©
2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • EMS Education Standards, text p. 1340. • Chapter Objectives, text p. 1340. • Key Terms, text p. 1340. • Purpose of lecture presentation versus textbook reading assignments.
3.
Setting the Stage
(1 of 2) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Overview of Lesson Topics – Weapons of Mass Destruction – Prehospital Response to Terrorism Involving WMD – Conventional Explosives and Incendiary Devices – Chemical Agents – Biological Agents – Nuclear Weapons and Radiation
4.
Setting the Stage
(2 of 2) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Overview of Lesson Topics – Personal Protection and Patient Decontamination – Active Shooter Incident – Cyberterrorism
5.
Case Study Introduction Copyright
© 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved EMTs Louis Fine and Alvin Hahn are called to a report of a sick person at a baseball stadium. Before they arrive, three more calls are reported to dispatch for additional sick people at the baseball stadium. Dispatch advises all responding units to use caution and to stage outside the stadium. An EMS supervisor is en route to establish incident command.
6.
Case Study (1
of 3) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Why should arriving units use caution in this situation? • What could be responsible for several reports of sick people at an event? • What additional information is needed?
7.
Introduction Copyright © 2018,
2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) are a possibility EMTs must be prepared to respond too.
8.
Weapons of Mass
Destruction (1 of 4) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • WMD are intended to cause widespread death and destruction. • The mnemonics CBRNE and B-NICE can be used to remember types of WMD.
9.
Weapons of Mass
Destruction (2 of 4) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • CBRNE is commonly used to remember the types of WMDs. – C – Chemical – B – Biological – R – Radiological – N – Nuclear – E – Explosive
10.
Weapons of Mass
Destruction (3 of 4) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • B-NICE is also commonly used to remember the types of WMDs. – B – Biological – N – Nuclear/radiological – I – Incendiary – C – Chemical – E - Explosive
11.
Weapons of Mass
Destruction (4 of 4) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Dissemination means bringing the WMD agent into contact with its intended target population. • The general approach to a WMD incident is the same as for other disasters with multiple casualties.
12.
Copyright © 2018,
2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved The World Trade Center Attack of September 11, 2001, Required a Massive Coordinated Effort for Rescue and Recovery Operations (© Suzanne Plunkett/AP Images)
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Copyright © 2018,
2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Prehospital Response to Terrorism Involving WMD (1 of 8) • Supplies and Equipment – To ensure adequate equipment and response, there must be a community response to the disaster. – Each type of WMD requires different specialty equipment and supplies. – A plan must allow immediate deployment of individuals, equipment, and supplies.
14.
Copyright © 2018,
2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Coordinated Community Medical Response to the World Trade Center Attack (© Louis Lanzano/AP Images)
15.
Prehospital Response to
Terrorism Involving WMD (2 of 8) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Medical Direction – There must be a plan to establish medical direction and verify credentials of responders from outside areas. – Communications may be unreliable, requiring reliance on standing orders.
16.
Prehospital Response to
Terrorism Involving WMD (3 of 8) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Provider Preparation – As always, EMS provider safety is the highest priority. – You must be aware of the indications of the weapons used and the potential for secondary effects of the attack or secondary attacks.
17.
Prehospital Response to
Terrorism Involving WMD (4 of 8) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Responding to the Scene – The earlier a WMD incident is recognized, the better. – The incident command system is used in WMD attacks. – Hazardous materials principles are used if the agent is a chemical.
18.
Prehospital Response to
Terrorism Involving WMD (5 of 8) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Issues of Scene Safety – Signs of a toxic and unsafe environment include: ▪ Respiratory distress. ▪ Dyspnea. ▪ Cough. ▪ Burning chest. ▪ Burning eyes.
19.
Prehospital Response to
Terrorism Involving WMD (6 of 8) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Issues of Scene Safety – Wear HEPA or N-95 masks, gloves, eye protection, and gowns for suspected communicable illnesses. – Approach from upwind. – Avoid confined spaces. – Entry must be made only by those with specialized training and protection. – Alert direction prior to transport.
20.
Prehospital Response to
Terrorism Involving WMD (7 of 8) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Role of the EMT at the Terrorist Incident Involving a WMD – Initial incident command and scene size-up – Sector leader or officer, such as triage, treatment, or transportation – Providing care and transportation
21.
Prehospital Response to
Terrorism Involving WMD (8 of 8) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Role of the EMT at the Terrorist Incident Involving a WMD – Recognize locations or events that may be terrorist targets and use caution when responding to those locations. – The dead from terrorist incidents are now considered evidence. – Be aware that perpetrators may be among the injured.
22.
Conventional Explosives and
Incendiary Devices (1 of 8) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Conventional explosives and incendiary devices are the most widely used WMDs. • Explosives – Ignition of fuels that burn rapidly, causing hot gases to displace air, creating a shock wave – The blast moves out in all directions at supersonic speed causing blast injuries.
23.
Conventional Explosives and
Incendiary Devices (2 of 8) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Explosives – Improvised Explosive Devices ▪ Improvised from easily obtainable products ▪ Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) – Car or truck bomb. – Commonly use an explosive called ANFO (ammonium nitrate and fuel oil).
24.
Conventional Explosives and
Incendiary Devices (3 of 8) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Explosives – Common Explosive Compounds ▪ EGDN ▪ HMTD ▪ PETN ▪ RDX ▪ Semtex ▪ TATP
25.
Conventional Explosives and
Incendiary Devices (4 of 8) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary, and Quinary Effects – The explosion blast is the primary effect. – The secondary effects result from flying debris or shrapnel. – Tertiary effects are injuries produced by the propulsion of the person’s body. – Quaternary effects include burn, crush, and inhalation injuries.
26.
Conventional Explosives and
Incendiary Devices (5 of 8) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Injuries – Lungs ▪ Blast lung and pneumothorax may occur. ▪ Look for altered mental status, dyspnea, bloody sputum, chest pain, and stroke-like signs and symptoms. ▪ Use caution with positive pressure ventilation to avoid creating air emboli and tension pneumothorax.
27.
Conventional Explosives and
Incendiary Devices (6 of 8) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Injuries – Abdomen ▪ Bowel may bleed or leak contents into the abdomen. ▪ Evisceration is possible. – Ears ▪ The eardrum may rupture and the inner ear bones may be disrupted. ▪ There may be hearing loss.
28.
Conventional Explosives and
Incendiary Devices (7 of 8) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Injuries – Crush injuries ▪ They may occur from structural collapse and entrapment. ▪ Complications occur when the pressure on the crushed area is relieved. • Shrapnel injuries – Penetrating injuries can cause bleeding, hollow organ penetration, and fractures.
29.
Conventional Explosives and
Incendiary Devices (8 of 8) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Incendiary Devices – Be cautious of secondary and undetonated devices. – They primarily cause burns. – Assess burns according to the Rule of nine’s – Pay attention to airway and breathing. – Dress the burned areas.
30.
Chemical Agents (1
of 16) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Properties of Chemical Weapons – Can be dispersed using munitions or aerosol devices – The tendency of an agent to evaporate and create vapors is its volatility. – Agents that do not evaporate are characterized as persistent. – Evaporation is affected by temperature.
31.
Chemical Agents (2
of 16) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Chemical Agents – Nerve agents – Vesicants – Cyanide – Pulmonary agents – Riot-control agents – Toxic industrial chemicals
32.
Chemical Agents (3
of 16) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Chemical Agents – Nerve Agents ▪ Potent and easily made ▪ Block the enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh), allowing accumulation of ACh ▪ overstimulation of the muscles, smooth muscles, glands, and nerves as result.
33.
Table 46-1 Nerve
Agents Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Tabun (GA) • Sarin (GB) • Soman (GD) • GF • Methylphosphonothioic acid (VX) • Novichok Agents (Russian nerve agents)
34.
Copyright © 2018,
2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Table 46-2 Signs and Symptoms of Nerve Agent Exposure Vapor Small Exposure Large Exposure Runny nose, mild dyspnea, pupillary constriction Sudden onset of unresponsiveness, seizures, apnea, copious secretions, pupillary constriction Liquid Small Exposure Large Exposure Localized sweating, nausea, vomiting, fatigue Sudden onset of unresponsiveness, seizures, apnea, paralysis, copious secretions
35.
Chemical Agents (4
of 16) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Chemical Agents – Nerve Agents ▪ Signs and symptoms: – Respiratory failure from paralysis of respiratory muscles. – Copious airway secretions and bronchoconstriction. – SLUDGE—salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, gastric distress, and emesis.
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Chemical Agents (5
of 16) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Chemical Agents – Nerve Agents ▪ Emergency Medical Care – Ensure an adequate airway and ventilation; be prepared to suction. – The medications atropine and pralidoxime are antidotes. – To combat seizures, benzodiazepine (diazepam, lorazepam, or midazolam) should be used.
37.
Chemical Agents (6
of 16) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Chemical Agents – Vesicants ▪ Cause blistering, burning, and tissue damage ▪ Agents include sulfur and nitrogen mustards, lewisite, and phosgene oxime.
38.
Chemical Agents (7
of 16) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Chemical Agents – Vesicants ▪ Signs and symptoms: – Burning, redness, blistering, and necrosis. – Stinging, tearing, and development of ulcers in the eyes. – Shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and pulmonary edema. – Nausea and vomiting. – Fatigue.
39.
Chemical Agents (8
of 16) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Chemical Agents – Vesicant ▪ Emergency medical care – Irrigation – Manage chemical burns – Apply a dry, sterile dressing – Lewisite, an arsenic-based agent, has an antidote called dimercaprol
40.
Chemical Agents (9
of 16) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Chemical Agents – Cyanide ▪ Rapidly disrupts the ability of the cells to use oxygen ▪ May be inhaled and ingested ▪ Death may occur in 6 to 8 minutes with high doses.
41.
Chemical Agents (10
of 16) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Chemical Agents – Cyanide ▪ Signs and symptoms: – Anxiety. – Weakness and dizziness. – Nausea. – Muscular trembling. – Tachycardia and tachypnea or apnea. – Seizures and unresponsiveness. – Pale, cyanotic, or normal color skin.
42.
Chemical Agents (11
of 16) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Chemical Agents – Cyanide Exposure ▪ Emergency treatment: – Manage the airway, breathing, and oxygenation. – There are antidotes available. • Nitrites and sodium thiosulfate • Hydroxocobalamin
43.
Chemical Agents (12
of 16) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Chemical Agents – Pulmonary Agents ▪ Include phosgene, other halogen compounds, and nitrogen-oxygen compounds ▪ Act primarily to cause lung injury
44.
Chemical Agents (13
of 16) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Chemical Agents – Pulmonary Agent Exposure ▪ Signs and symptoms: – Tearing and runny nose. – Throat irritation. – Dyspnea and wheezing. – Cough. – Crackles and stridor. – Secretions.
45.
Chemical Agents (14
of 16) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Chemical Agents – Pulmonary agent exposure ▪ Emergency medical treatment: – Manage the airway and breathing; be prepared to suction and administer oxygen.
46.
Chemical Agents (15
of 16) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Chemical Agents – Riot Control Agents ▪ Tear gas and pepper spray ▪ cause extreme irritation of the eyes, nose, mouth, skin, and respiratory tract. ▪ Emergency medical care is supportive and may include irrigation of the eyes.
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Chemical Agents (16
of 16) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Types of Chemical Agents – Toxic Industrial Chemicals ▪ They may be obtained from hijacking rail or truck transportation of chemicals or sabotage of chemical plants. ▪ The approach and treatment depends on the agent involved.
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Case Study (2
of 3) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved The incident commander communicates with security officers inside the stadium and learns that now there are about two dozen individuals complaining of coughing, gagging, and irritation of the eyes, nose, and mouth. As they are communicating, there are additional reports of affected patients from other areas of the stadium.
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Case Study (3
of 3) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • What should be the approach to this situation? • Where should EMS units be located? • What special resources are needed?
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Biological Agents (1
of 13) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • They consist of living organisms or their toxins. • Small amounts can cause widespread illness and may take days to detect. • Dispersal methods vary. • The respiratory tract is the most common portal of entry.
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Biological Agents (2
of 13) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Specific Biological Agents – Groups of biological agents include: ▪ Pneumonia-like agents. ▪ Encephalitis-like agents. ▪ Biological toxins. ▪ Other agents.
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Biological Agents (3
of 13) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Specific Biological Agents – Pneumonia-Like Agents ▪ Present with fever and difficulty breathing, and include: – Anthrax. – Plague. – Tularemia. ▪ Encephalitis-Like Agents include: – Smallpox. – Venezuelan equine encephalitis.
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Biological Agents (4
of 13) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Specific Biological Agents – Biological Toxins ▪ Botulinum – Descending paralysis – Double vision – Blurred vision – Dry mouth and throat – Difficulty speaking and swallowing – Dyspnea and respiratory failure
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Biological Agents (5
of 13) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Specific Biological Agents – Biological Toxins ▪ Ricin – Weakness – Fever – Cough – Hypothermia – Death
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Biological Agents (6
of 13) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Specific Biological Agents – Biological Toxins ▪ Staphylococcus enterotoxin 13 – Fever – Chills – Headache – Body aches – Nonproductive cough
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Biological Agents (7
of 13) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Specific Biological Agents – Biological Toxins ▪ Epsilon toxin – Cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath – Respiratory failure – Death
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Biological Agents (8
of 13) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Specific Biological Agents – Biological Toxins ▪ Trichothecene myotoxins – Pain – Itching and lesions – Runny nose, and sneezing – Sloughing skin – Dyspnea and wheezing – Chest pain – Hemoptysis
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Biological Agents (9
of 13) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Specific Biological Agents – Other Biological Agents ▪ Cholera – Vomiting, abdominal distention, and profuse diarrhea – Severe dehydration – Little or no fever
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Biological Agents (10
of 13) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Specific Biological Agents – Other Biological Agents ▪ Viral hemorrhagic fevers – Malaise – Body aches – Headache – Vomiting – Flushing and petechiae – Easy bleeding, hypotension, and shock
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Biological Agents (11
of 13) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Specific Biological Agents – Other Biological Agents ▪ Brucellosis – Fever – Malaise – Body aches – Joint pain – Headache – Cough
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Biological Agents (12
of 13) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Specific Biological Agents – Emergency medical care for biological agent ▪ Prehospital care is supportive. ▪ Recognition and contacting public health officials is crucial. ▪ Smallpox, plague, and Ebola are highly contagious; use appropriate personal protective equipment.
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Biological Agents (13
of 13) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Specific Biological Agents – Emergency medical care for biological agent ▪ Hospital care includes antibiotics and antitoxin. ▪ Immunizations and prophylactic treatment are used in some cases.
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Copyright © 2018,
2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Click on the WMD Agent Below That is a Biological Agent A. Phosgene B. Nerve agents C. Ricin D. Hydroxocobalamin
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Nuclear Weapons and
Radiation (1 of 11) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Three primary mechanisms of death – Radiation – Blast – Thermal burns • Radiation – Energy released from radioactive atoms passes through and changes the structure of molecules in cells of the human body.
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Nuclear Weapons and
Radiation (2 of 11) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Radiation – The cells may die, repair, or produce mutated cells. – X-ray/gamma radiation is the most penetrating type and can travel long distances. – Neutron radiation is a powerful, damaging particle associated with nuclear reactors and nuclear bombs.
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Nuclear Weapons and
Radiation (3 of 11) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Radiation – Beta radiation is a low-speed, low-energy particle that is easily stopped by 6 to 10 feet of air, clothing, or the first few millimeters of skin, but poses a serious hazard if ingested. – Alpha radiation is heavy, slow-moving, and easily stopped, but poses a serious threat if inhaled or ingested.
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Nuclear Weapons and
Radiation (4 of 11) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Radiation – Exposure associated with a nuclear explosion ▪ Primary exposure – Radiation injury that occurs during or shortly after the detonation ▪ Fallout – Radioactive dust and particles that can be life threatening to people far from the epicenter of the detonation.
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Nuclear Weapons and
Radiation (5 of 11) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Blast Injuries – Nuclear detonation causes a rapid heating of air and an explosively expanding gas cloud. – Injuries are the same as those from conventional explosives. – The windblast can reach 160 miles per hour.
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Nuclear Weapons and
Radiation (6 of 11) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Thermal burns – Cause most deaths and injuries from nuclear explosion – Heating is a short duration, but very intense. – The eyes can be damaged from the intense light.
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Nuclear Weapons and
Radiation (7 of 11) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Radiological Dispersal Devices/Radiological Exposure Devices – “Dirty Bomb” ▪ A conventional explosive attached to radioactive materials ▪ Risk of widespread radiation illness and contamination of the environment – A Radiological Exposure Device ▪ Does not use an explosive
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Nuclear Weapons and
Radiation (8 of 11) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Improvised Nuclear Device – Assembled and built specifically for a terrorist incident. – Low-quality materials – May not detonate properly
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Nuclear Weapons and
Radiation (9 of 11) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Assessment and Care for Nuclear Detonation and Radiation Injuries – Assessment ▪ Most destruction and death is nearest the center of the blast. ▪ There is less death and injury further from the blast. ▪ Identify the time after exposure that the patient complains of any radiation related signs and symptoms.
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Nuclear Weapons and
Radiation (10 of 11) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Assessment and Care for Nuclear Detonation and Radiation Injuries – Signs and symptoms: ▪ Nausea, fatigue, malaise, and clotting disorders. ▪ Vomiting, no appetite, diarrhea, and fluid loss. ▪ Reddening of the skin. ▪ Rapid onset of incapacitation, cardiovascular collapse, confusion, and burning sensation.
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Nuclear Weapons and
Radiation (11 of 11) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Assessment and Care for Nuclear Detonation and Radiation Injuries – Emergency Medical Care ▪ Protect yourself and patients from further radioactive exposure. ▪ Treat thermal and blast injuries. ▪ Manage airway, breathing, and oxygenation. ▪ Iodine tablets can help protect against long-term effects of radiation.
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Copyright © 2018,
2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Personal Protection and Patient Decontamination • Personal protective equipment is required for chemical, biological, and radiological/nuclear exposure. • Apply the principles of hazardous material response. • Apply the principles of time, distance, and shielding for radiation exposure. • Apply the principles of decontamination as for hazardous materials exposure.
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Active Shooter Incident Copyright
© 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Tactical EMS – Tactical emergency medicine(TEM) is not normally taught as part of most EMT or paramedic curriculums. – No one specific operational setup for a TEM exists.
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Cyberterrorism Copyright © 2018,
2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • The use of computer network tools to shut down critical national infrastructure. • Medical devices and technology rely on networked computer systems. • Protected health information (PHI) can be illegally accessed.
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Case Study Conclusion
(1 of 4) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Louis and Allan, along with other responding units, are relocated to a position upwind from the stadium. Meanwhile, security reports that several of the affected patients reported seeing canisters that they thought might be tear gas or pepper spray.
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Case Study Conclusion
(2 of 4) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Incident command works with security to stage an orderly evacuation of the stadium, and orders a decontamination area to be set up at the stadium exit. Triage, treatment, and transport sectors are established.
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Case Study Conclusion
(3 of 4) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved In all, nearly 100 people are decontaminated by hazardous materials personnel at the scene. Hazardous materials crews confirm that the substance involved was a riot control agent. Ultimately 36 of the patients are transported for further treatment at area hospitals.
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Case Study Conclusion
(4 of 4) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved The attack is later determined to be the work of a small domestic group staging a protest.
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Lesson Summary (1
of 2) Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • WMD are intended to produce widespread death and destruction. • WMD may be chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive agents. • Conventional explosive agents have the greatest likelihood of being used in an attack.
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Copyright Copyright © 2018,
2014, 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Preplanning is crucial to management of the incident and the patients. • Preplanning must consider supplies and equipment, medical direction, provider education and preparation, response to the scene, and scene safety issues.
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