If victims can walk, lead them out of the Hot Zone to the Decontamination Zone (they should not walk long distances if at all possible, as physical exertion may worsen and/or accelerate the development of non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema). Victims who are unable to walk may be removed on backboards or gurneys; if these are not available, carefully carry or drag victims to safety. Should there be a large number of casualties, and if decontamination resources permit, separate decontamination corridors should be established for ambulatory and non-ambulatory victims.
Consider appropriate management of chemically contaminated children, such as measures to reduce separation anxiety if a child is separated from a parent or other adult.