Chemical Warfare: A Primer for First Responders & Receivers
Year: 2019 | Competency/Strategic Skill: N/A | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Alabama Public Health Training Network, Alabama Department of Public Health
Overview:
This is a one-hour recording of a live webcast.
The purpose of this program is to raise awareness of the dangers caused by single and dual use chemicals that have been used in warfare such as arsenicals. Program faculty will describe challenges in prevention and response for first responders and receivers in caring for victims of chemical exposure.
By the end of this training, participants should be able to:
- List major chemical agents used in warfare such as arsenicals, sulfur mustard, nerve agents and chlorine.
- Describe important historical and recent examples of chemical agents use in warfare.
- Enumerate clinical components of major chemical toxidromes.
- Discuss challenges in prevention of these incidents and medical care of victims.