The second most popular question of 2014 - viewed by 9176 on July 1 was the following: A patient reports to the ED covered in an unknown dry white powder that the patient states is causing intense burning of his skin. The skin underneath the powder appears reddened. What is the priority intervention for this patient? a. Relocate the patient to the decontamination area, remove all clothing and jewelry and attempt to brush off all the powder. b. Place the patient in the ED resuscitation area, brush the white powder off all exposed skin and initiate intravenous access. c. Relocate the patient to the decontamination area, remove his clothing and immediately begin flushing him with copious amounts of water. d. Place the patient in the ED resuscitation area, administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask and contact poison control to determine the most appropriate neutralizing agent. [The correct answer and rationale to be posted at the end of this thread in several days]
Posted on: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 12:02:00 +0000
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