Ruckart Perri Zeitz, Orr Maureen F
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Health Studies.
Environ Health Insights. 2008 Jul 9;1:3-10. doi: 10.4137/ehi.s828.
Data from a large, multi-state surveillance system on acute chemical releases were analyzed to describe the type of events that are potentially affecting vulnerable populations (children, elderly and hospitalized patients) in order to better prevent and plan for these types of incidents in the future. During 2003-2005, there were 231 events where vulnerable populations were within ¼ mile of the event and the area of impact was greater than 200 feet from the facility/point of release. Most events occurred on a weekday during times when day care centers or schools were likely to be in session. Equipment failure and human error caused a majority of the releases. Agencies involved in preparing for and responding to chemical emergencies should work with hospitals, nursing homes, day care centers, and schools to develop policies and procedures for initiating appropriate protective measures and managing the medical needs of patients. Chemical emergency response drills should involve the entire community to protect those that may be more susceptible to harm.
对一个大型多州急性化学品泄漏监测系统的数据进行了分析，以描述可能影响弱势群体（儿童、老年人和住院患者）的事件类型，以便未来更好地预防此类事件并制定应对计划。在2003年至2005年期间，发生了231起事件，弱势群体位于事件发生地四分之一英里范围内，且影响区域距离设施/泄漏点超过200英尺。大多数事件发生在工作日，日托中心或学校可能正在上课的时间段。设备故障和人为失误导致了大部分泄漏事件。参与化学应急准备和响应的机构应与医院、养老院、日托中心和学校合作，制定启动适当防护措施和管理患者医疗需求的政策和程序。化学应急响应演习应让整个社区参与，以保护那些可能更容易受到伤害的人。
