SHEET ACTION TO TAKE ON THE SITE OF THE EVENT Before evacuation: stabilising and preparing the victims 20 VICTIM PREPARATION DIAGRAMS Able-bodied victims These actions are carried out in the VAA by the fire brigade: • able-bodied victims must put on a dust-proof garment (garment type 5-6) after removing at least the outer layer of clothing; SEE SHEET 33 • make sure that the upper airways are protected by a type FFP3 mask or, failing this, an FFP2 mask; • the victims are then evacuated and guided, by duly trained personnel, to the Mobile Decontamination Units (MDUs). Incapacitated victims (lying down) Use the single envelope or double envelope technique (see diagram on next page). The double envelope technique is used for victims who are to be transferred directly to a healthcare facility. These victims need to be transported and cannot be decontaminated beforehand. Respiratory protection Dust-proof garment or pyjamas Vinyl bag Single envelope technique Stretcher covered with vinyl sheet 66 MEDICAL RESPONSE IN NUCLEAR OR RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY
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