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Ambulatory victim |
A term describing victims who can walk on their own and can usually perform a self rescue with direction and guidance from rescuers. |
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Dilution |
The process of adding a substance - usually water - in an attempt to weaken the concentration of another substance. |
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Nonambulatory victim |
A term describing victims who cannot walk under their own power. These types of victims require more time and personnel when it comes to rescue. |
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Isolation and disposal |
A two step removal process for items that cannot be properly decontaminated. |
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Mass decontamination |
The physical process of reducing or removing contaminants from large numbers of victims in potentially life threatening situations in the fastest time possible. |
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Washing |
The process of dousing contaminated victims with a simple soap and water solution; the victims are then rinsed using water. |
