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==Section 5 -MEDICAL==
===5.08 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS===

* It is imperative that the '''SAFETY''' of the civilian and emergency personnel be maintained while dealing with Hazardous Materials.
* '''PROTECT YOURSELF!''' Do not attempt to treat or remove the patient from exposure without appropriate personal protective equipment.
* Request response of Specialty Units / Haz-Mat Team.
* Maintain safe zone and assess scene from appropriate distance.
* Request information from Haz-Mat Incident Commander as to safety of approaching victims.
* After obtaining clearance from Haz-Mat Team and / or after the patient is decontaminated:
**While wearing heavy rubber gloves or two pair of regular exam gloves, remove ALL patient's clothing and place all materials, including the gloves, in a red biohazard bag.
**Irrigate patient with water.
* Advise Initial Receiving Facility of situation as soon as possible to facilitate early hospital preparations.
* [[Initial Medical Assessment and Care|INITIAL MEDICAL]] or [[Initial Trauma Assessment and Care|TRAUMA CARE]] (2.01/2.02). Follow appropriate Practice Parameters for specific cases.

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Mfrdmanager: Protected "Hazardous Materials" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

Mfrdmanager: Created page with "==Section 5 -MEDICAL== ===5.08 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS=== * It is imperative that the '''SAFETY''' of the civilian and emergency personnel be maintained while dealing with Hazar..."