WMD 2016 Flashcards
4 main categories of WMD
CBRNE-
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive
What does SLUDGEM stand for?
Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation, Gastrointestinal upset, Emesis, Miosis
What are ideal targets for secondary devices?
Decontamination corridors
What are the 2 types of decon that are available to first responders?
Emergency Gross Decon and Mass Decon
If possible what should happen before victims are transported after an explosion?
They should be decontaminated
You should not use two-way radios, cellular phones, or mobile data terminals within _____ of potential explosive devices.
300 feet
PPE and SCBA should be donned prior to arrival after explosion incident until when?
The involvement of CBRNE is ruled out
First arriving units should consider staging a minimum of ____ from the site or where debris/damage is first encountered
500 feet
Vehicle radios and MDT’s should be what within 300’ from the scene.
shut down
Portable radios can be left on but should not make any transmissions within___ of the suspected IED
50’
Entry into a post blast area should be limited to what?
Life safety purposes and exit the hot zone immediately for treatment
What are some secondary hazards after an explosive incident?
Unstable structures, Damaged utilities, Secondary devices, Patients/ Perpetrators, Bloodborne pathogens
What are 2 categories of explosives?
High order and Low order. Low order does not have over-pressurization
What are the basic mechanisms of blast injuries?
primary, secondary, tertiary, Quaternary
What is another type of blast injury?
Blast wind which is force of superheated airflow.
Biological agents will present in one of what 2 ways?
Focused response or public health emergency
The most important route of exposure to biological agents is through…
inhalation
For WMD event, response priorities are what?
Life safety, incident stabilization, and property and environmental concerns
During a Biological event harm can occur in what 2 ways?
Primary is etiological. Secondary harm is chemical and mechanical
What is the main goal to follow for a biological event for all first responders?
Self-protection
Chemical agents are divided into what 2 groups?
Toxic industrial chemicals (TIC), and chemical warfare
Generally chemicals tend to affect people at the same time except for what agents?
Mustard
What is the key factor to an overall successful response for a chemical incident?
removing patients and early mass decontamination
Where should you stage for chemical incidents?
Uphill and upwind at least 300’ away
