Assessment
This is the number 1 priority of any first responder arriving on the scene of an incident
Scene Safety
Occurs when a poison enters through the mouth and is absorbed by the digestive tract
Ingestion
What is the number for poison control?
1-800-222-1222
What are the four most commonly mentioned nerve agents
Sarin (GB)
Soman (GD)
Tabun (GA)
V Agent (VX)
What percentage of the US population have a substance abuse disorde?
8.1% or 21.5 million people
Chemical Burns, Odors, or Stains are often found around the patient’s mouth
Ingested Poisoning
Two major causes are:
Animal Bites/Stings
Toxic _______
Injection
Removing the patient from the source of this poison will assist with treatment
Inhaled Poisons
What does SLUDGEM stand for
Salivation
Lacrimation
Urination
Defecation
Gastric Upset
Emesis
Muscle Twitching, Miosis (pinpoint pupils)
Amphetamines stimulate the _______ _______ system
Central Nervous
What are the four most common types of venomous snakes found in the United States
Rattlesnake, Cottonmouth, Copperhead, Coral Snake
This toxic substance is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas not detected by normal senses
Carbon Monoxide
Removing the ________ will assist in treatment of this patient
Stinger
Who should be called for a potential nerve agent emergency
(Lyon, Carson, Douglas, Storey Counties)
What type of substance (drug) can make a patient frightened and unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy?
Hallucinogens
Using this resource can help to identify a possible inhaled poison and direct treatment of a patient
Emergency Response Guide (ERG)
Insecticides and toxic industrial chemicals are two common ___________ poisons
Absorbed
The best practice for removal of a dry chemical powder is by?
Brushing off the substance
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used in the event of a potential nerve agent release?
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and encapsulating suit
Treatment should be focused on trying to….
reduce auditory and visual stimulation
This possible disease is most often seen in signs and symptoms of:
Shaking, Restlessness, Confusion, Hallucinations, Gastrointestinal Distress, Chest Pain, Fever
Delirium Tremens (DTs)
Small quantities of this type of poison can kill large numbers of people by causing cardiac arrest within minutes of exposure
Nerve Agents
This commonly available drug is used to counteract opioid overdoses
Narcan
The DuoDote kit contains auto injector syringes of what?
Atropine & Pralidoxime
What is a resource available to responders in this area to assist with a person with substance abuse disorders?
Lyon County Mobile Outreach Safety Team (MOST)