Planning for chemical incidents by implementing a Delphi based consensus study. Issue 1 (20th January 2004)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Crawford, I W F; Mackway-Jones, K; Russell, D R; Carley, S D
• Is Part Of: Emergency medicine journal. Volume 21:Issue 1(2004)
• Page Start: 20
• Page End: 23
• Publication Date: 2004-01-20
• Subjects: chemical incident -- Delphi -- emergency planning; Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1136/emj.2003.003095
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0205

Abstract

Abstract : This paper provides a practical approach to the difficulties surrounding planning for chemical incidents, based upon the results of a Delphi based consensus study. It is intended to offer advice, which can be implemented at regional and local prehospital and hospital level. The phases of the response that are covered include preparation, management of the incident, delivery of medical support during the incident, and recovery and support after the incident.