Firefighter Cyanide Exposure: A Case Study
In this episode of the EMS on AIR podcast, retired Battalion Chief Doug Burke shares his firsthand experience with cyanide poisoning during a fire incident. Despite wearing full PPE, Burke encountered cyanide toxicity due to the hazardous materials present in the burning structure. This episode offers critical insights into the risks associated with modern firefighting, the importance of early symptom recognition, and the necessity for fire departments and EMS agencies to be prepared with treatments like Hydroxocobalamin. The discussion emphasizes the importance of prompt intervention to safeguard both firefighters and victims from life-threatening exposures.
Course Description
In this episode of the EMS on AIR podcast, retired Battalion Chief Doug Burke shares his firsthand experience with cyanide poisoning during a fire incident. Despite wearing full PPE, Burke encountered cyanide toxicity due to the hazardous materials present in the burning structure. This episode offers critical insights into the risks associated with modern firefighting, the importance of early symptom recognition, and the necessity for fire departments and EMS agencies to be prepared with treatments like Hydroxocobalamin. The discussion emphasizes the importance of prompt intervention to safeguard both firefighters and victims from life-threatening exposures.
Who this course is for
- CAPCE approved Continuing Education credits.
Peter Pan
CBE brings you courses that are affordable, current, entertaining and based on practical work experience instead of theory so that you can immediately apply the concepts taught and take your career to the next level.
Florian Zaugg
Very good course
Very good! I like the course, I think Jose covers and explains the necessary topics in the right depth, the explanations of the exercises are also very 'digestible'.
Free
This course included:
- Language English
- Video Content
- Audio Content
- Certificate
