Chemical Suicide Incidents - AUC 353 Flashcards
1
Q
Chemical Suicide Incidents usually occur in?
A
vehicle or small room
2
Q
Primary Hazard to First responders?
A
INHALATION
- skin absorption
- flammability
- blood -borne pathogens
3
Q
Wanring Signs?
A
- appear to be sleeping
- cyanotic
- red in color (similar to CO poisoning)
- convulsions, gasping
- GLOVE/SWIMMING GOGGLES
- tape around windows/doors
- strong chemical odors-HYDROGEN SULFIDE-ROTTEN EGGS
4
Q
Sense of smell..?
A
cannot be relied upon-dissensitized quickly
5
Q
Transmit signal?
A
10-80 CODE 1
ensure response of PD
6
Q
Fire Ops?
A
- scene survey
- full PPE and SCBA
- minimize exposure of personnel
- stretched charge line with Fog nozzle, primarily for DECON-can be used for vapor dispersal or fire suppression
- VENTILATE vehicle or occupancy PRIOR to entering
- AVOID DISTURBING CONTAINER (BUCKET)
- remove PATIENT FROM HAZARDOUS ENVIROnment
- provide patient care/remove clothing and flush with water
- when available, use meters
7
Q
Hydrogen Sulfide?
A
Rotten Eggs
8
Q
Hydrogen Cyanide Gas?
A
Bitter Almond
9
Q
Phosphine Gas?
A
Fish/Garlic
10
Q
CO, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Argon?
A
NO ODOR
