Chemical Suicide

Assessment/Treatment
  • If the patient is conscious, can they open the door and exit the vehicle? Be sure to give the command to do so from a safe distance.
    • Possibly using the PA system
    • Primary isolation is 100 feet
  • Have the patient walk/crawl away from vehicle to fresh air
  • Patients clothing should be removed by appropriate personnel wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Be careful when treating the patient due to the off gasing from the patient’s clothing and exhaled breaths.