You are the first senior clinician at a suspected chemical release in a shopping centre. Several casualties are coughing near the entrance and

Question

You are the first senior clinician at a suspected chemical release in a shopping centre. Several casualties are coughing near the entrance and security staff are moving people through the same doorway. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Establish command, keep uphill/upwind if possible and request specialist hazardous materials support

Answer

Enter the building to assess the nearest casualty first

Answer

Set up casualty clearing inside the warm zone

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Direct walking casualties into ambulances immediately

Answer

Remove respiratory protection once outside the doorway

Command role at scene — DipIMC MCQ

You are the first senior clinician at a suspected chemical release in a shopping centre. Several casualties are coughing near the entrance and security staff are moving people through the same doorway. What is the most appropriate management?