Chan J T S, Yeung R S D, Tang S Y H
Accident and Emergency Department, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, 11 Chuen On Road, Tai Po, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Med J. 2002 Dec;8(6):440-6.
The risk of mass exposure to toxic substances has increased steadily during the twentieth century due to the expansion of industry and the deliberate development and use of agents of chemical warfare. Although Hong Kong is considered a relatively safe place, hoax anthrax attacks have occurred since 17 October 2001. People who have been seriously injured by hazardous materials have a greater chance of recovery without complications when appropriate emergency treatments are provided. Recognition and identification of hazardous materials, assessment of the conditions, decontamination, and protection of staff and facilities are important elements in the formulation of a contingency plan. The objective of this article is to outline the efforts of the Hong Kong Hospital Authority in formulating a hospital response to incidents involving hazardous materials.
由于工业扩张以及化学战剂的蓄意研发和使用，20世纪期间大规模接触有毒物质的风险稳步上升。尽管香港被认为是一个相对安全的地方，但自2001年10月17日以来仍发生了炭疽恶作剧袭击事件。当提供适当的紧急治疗时，受有害物质严重伤害的人康复且无并发症的机会更大。识别和鉴定有害物质、评估状况、去污以及保护工作人员和设施是制定应急计划的重要要素。本文的目的是概述香港医院管理局在制定医院对涉及有害物质事件的应对措施方面所做的努力。
