Chemical Suicide

Scenario Continued

You are called to the scene of a single car motor vehicle collision and see a vehicle that has driven down an embankment.  You notice that all the windows are up and there is no damage to the vehicle.  The driver is slumped over the wheel and there is a “Hazardous Materials” sticker on the driver’s window.  What are your considerations?

  • What does the scene tell you?
  • Vehicle appearance?
  • Damage?
    • Do the “pieces of the puzzle” fit? 
    • Placards/notes?
  • Number of patients?
  • Additional resources?
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