CRACKCast E064 - Chemical Injury
CanadiEM Podcasts: CRACKCast, ClerkCast, CarmsCast, First Year Diaries · Brent Thoma
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Show Notes
This episode covers Chapter 64 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. Worried about what to do with those patient's coming in with their skin melting off from a chemical exposure? We've got you covered.
1) Describe the difference between Alkali and Acid injuries
2) Describe a HAZMAT response on scene
3) Describe the decontamination of an individual
4) List PPE for first responders or caregivers
Wisecracks
-Name two acids that cause damage through liquefactive necrosis -List Chemical Agents used in Warfare / Terrorism -What chemicals should you NOT irrigate with water?