"This book is written not only to provide an in depth understanding of how to diagnose and treat toxic chemical exposures in a prehospital setting but is also written on a level that can be understood by field practitioners and/or first responders. The protocols used in this book conform to the guidelines set forth in the NFPA 470 standard, and the medical guidance developed by FEMA for Type I, II & III Deployable Hazmat Response Teams. It should be noted that the hazardous materials medical protocols in this book have been ...
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"This book is written not only to provide an in depth understanding of how to diagnose and treat toxic chemical exposures in a prehospital setting but is also written on a level that can be understood by field practitioners and/or first responders. The protocols used in this book conform to the guidelines set forth in the NFPA 470 standard, and the medical guidance developed by FEMA for Type I, II & III Deployable Hazmat Response Teams. It should be noted that the hazardous materials medical protocols in this book have been fully vetted by three poison control toxicologists, multiple emergency physicians, and paramedics. This book covers such topics as Scene Assessment to help determine the cause of the exposure, Exposure Assessment to determine what physiologic systems are affected, and Toxic Syndromes/Toxidromes to appropriately treat the exposed patient"--
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