The art of triage: Preparing for chemical warfare agents

December 12, 2024 1–2 p.m. ET/10–11 a.m. PT 

Presented by:

Asa Margolis, DO, MPH, MS, FACEP, FAEMS 
Associate Professor, Division of Special Operations, Department of Emergency Medicine 
Executive Director, James J. Scheulen Center for Transport and Resuscitative Medicine  
Program Director, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Emergency Medical Services Fellowship 
Deputy Medical Director, United States Secret Service 

Description:

This lecture will focus on a toxidrome-based method of triage to rapidly identify the most lethal and rapidly acting toxins that can be used in a chemical attack. We will discuss how the information gained during this process will have direct implications for management of casualties first identified in the prehospital environment.  We will also review commonly discussed mass casualty incident (MCI) triage tools and how they can be incorporated during these complex events.

Objectives:

1. Be familiar with a toxidrome-based method to quickly identify and triage some of the most rapidly acting and lethal chemical warfare agents. 
2. Be familiar with cholinesterase inhibitor (nerve agents), asphyxiant (cyanide), and opioid toxidromes and the implications for management of causalities. 
3. Understand how to integrate commonly utilized triage tools into these MCI events.

Important: Due to changes in the compliance policy, a $10 fee will be charged for receiving a CE. Attendees can view the webinar for free. 

This CE activity is approved for 1.0 CEH by ResponderCast, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). This educational activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours by Saxe Healthcare Communications, an accredited provider for continuing education. Provider approved by California Board of Nursing. Provider #14477 and the Florida Board of Nursing Provider #50-17032. This program has been approved for 1.0 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association of Respiratory Care.