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Citation |
Kirk MA, Deaton ML. Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 2007; 25(2): 527-548. |
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Affiliation |
Blue Ridge Poison Center, Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia, P.O. Box 800744, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0774, USA. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2007, Elsevier Publishing) |
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17482031 |
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Abstract |
An accident or a deliberate terrorism attack releasing hazardous chemicals will create chaos, confusion, and seeming unpredictability that complicates the emergency response. Clinicians are challenged to urgently treat patients needing care, even before a chemical is confirmed. Emergency response planning that focuses on preparing for predictable challenges to the health care system and applies basic toxicologic principles to clinical decision-making can bring a sense of order to the chaos and provide medical care that will be best for the most victims of an incident. Language: en |