PREPARATION OF RESCUE SERVICES TO PROVIDE AID TO THE INJURED AND PARALYZED BY TOXIC WARFARE AGENTS
Journal Title: Scientific Journal of the Military University of Land Forces - Year 2010, Vol 157, Issue 3
Abstract
Toxic warfare agents (TWAs) can threaten groups of population as a result of terrorist acts as well as industrial failures during which chemical compounds with similar effects to TWAs may be released into the environment. TWA classification is based on three basic criteria: physical and chemical properties and the toxicity degree of a particular agent. All of these properties equally make a picture of TWA and thus determine its combat usability and military purpose.An analysis of the degree of preparation of rescue services such as the Fire Brigade, the Emergency Ambulance Service and employees of Hospital Emergency Departments to provide ad to the injured and paralyzed by toxic warfare agents is significant to effectively prevent population contamination and provide first basic aid, which includes pre-medical procedures consisting in maintenance of a patient’s fundamental life processes and his/her rapid transport to a treatment facility.
Authors and Affiliations
Joanna ROSIŃCZUK-TONDERYS, Ireneusz CAŁKOSIŃSKI , Maria MAŃKOWSKA, Janusz MIERZWA
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