Haz-Mat Medical: Beyond the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

When a patient is exposed to a chemical and you're not sure what to do, and the Safety Data Sheet Section 4: First Aid Measures states, "Seek professional medical help" ... Wait, what? You are professional medical help. What do you do to take care of your patient? The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDAR) guidance is there to help. The ATSDR Medical Management Guidelines for Acute Chemical Exposures is another tool for your toolbox. These guidelines include prehospital ALS care, emergency department and critical care guidance