Barelli Alessandro, Gargano Flavio, Proietti Rodolfo
Centro Antiveleni, Servizio di Tossicologia Clinica, Istituto di Anestesiologia e Rianimazione, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00161 Rome, Italy.
Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(1):93-101.
Emergency situations caused by chemical weapons of mass destruction add a new dimension of risk to those handling and treating casualties. The fundamental difference between a hazardous materials incident and conventional emergencies is the potential for risk from contamination to health care professionals, patients, equipment and facilities of the Emergency Department. Accurate and specific guidance is needed to describe the procedures to be followed by emergency medical personnel to safely care for a patient, as well as to protect equipment and people. This review is designed to familiarize readers with the concepts, terminology and key operational considerations that affect the in-hospital management of incidents by chemical weapons.
大规模杀伤性化学武器引发的紧急情况给伤员的处理和救治工作增添了新的风险维度。危险物质事故与传统紧急情况之间的根本区别在于，急诊科的医护人员、患者、设备及设施存在因污染而面临风险的可能性。需要准确而具体的指导，以描述急救医疗人员在安全护理患者以及保护设备和人员时应遵循的程序。本综述旨在让读者熟悉影响化学武器事故院内管理的概念、术语及关键操作注意事项。
