Less Lethal Weapon Injuries

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Impact Weapons - Pepperball

These patients are usually easy to decontaminate in the field since the PAVA is delivered in powder form. 

Have the subject remove the contaminated clothing and bag it as was discussed earlier. The EMS provider should examine the site of the impact and look for:

  • Impalement
  • Bruising/Contusions
  • Bleeding
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