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As of February 28th, 2023, NLM will discontinue the Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER), the website (https://wiser.nlm.nih.gov) and WebWISER (https://webwiser.nlm.nih.gov), and the standalone applications for Windows PCs, iOS app, and Android app.

Other sources of Hazmat or Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) information are available with the following resources:

  • CHEMM (Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management) - HHS ASPR
  • REMM (Radiation Emergency Medical Management) - HHS ASPR
  • ERG2020 (Emergency Response Guidebook) - USDOT/PHMSA [search for ERG2020 in the App Stores]
  • CAMEO Chemicals - NOAA/EPA
  • NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - CDC/NIOSH [search for NIOSH Mobile Pocket Guide in the App Stores]
  • Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) website - CDC/ATSDR
  • DHS's Hazardous Materials Release website - DHS
  • PubChem - NIH/NLM
  • The National Library of Medicine Data Distribution (data files for HSDB, ChemIDplus, etc.) - NIH/NLM

If you have questions or suggestions, please contact NLM Customer Service (https://support.nlm.nih.gov/support/create-case).

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  • Guidebooks
    • WMD Response GuidebookWMD Response Guidebook
  • Triage Procedures
    • START Adult Triage AlgorithmSTART Adult Triage Algorithm
    • JumpSTART Pediatric Triage AlgorithmJumpSTART Pediatric Triage Algorithm
    • SALT Triage AlgorithmSALT Triage Algorithm
  • Radiological Tools
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    • Radiation Unit ConverterRadiation Unit Converter
    • Emergency ContactsEmergency Contacts
    • Initial Onsite ActivitiesInitial Onsite Activities
    • Manual for First RespondersManual for First Responders
    • Radiological Terrorism - Emergency Management Pocket Guide for CliniciansRadiological Terrorism - Emergency Management Pocket Guide for Clinicians
  • CHEMM
    • CHEMM Intelligent Syndromes ToolCHEMM Intelligent Syndromes Tool
    • ASPIRE Chemical DeconASPIRE Chemical Decon
    • ProceduresProcedures
      • First ResponderFirst Responder
        • First ResponseFirst Response
        • Casualty ResponseCasualty Response
        • Training and PlanningTraining and Planning
      • Hospital ProviderHospital Provider
        • Preparing to ReceivePreparing to Receive
        • Casualty ResponseCasualty Response
        • Training and PlanningTraining and Planning
      • Preparedness PlannerPreparedness Planner
        • Creating a Planning DocCreating a Planning Doc
        • Prepare Your TeamPrepare Your Team
    • Acute Patient Care GuidelinesAcute Patient Care Guidelines
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    • Initial Event ActivitiesInitial Event Activities
    • Patient ManagementPatient Management
    • Medical Treatment ModifiersMedical Treatment Modifiers
    • Tools, Guidelines, and PlanningTools, Guidelines, and Planning
    • References, Data CenterReferences, Data Center
PRISM Guidelines

PRISM: Primary Response Incident Scene Management


Full PRISM Guidance

Recognition of Incident

Communication and Casualty Management

Identify Patient Requirements

Evacuate

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Disrobe

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Emergency (dry) Decontamination

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ASPIRE

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Gross Decontamination

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Active Drying

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Technical Decontamination

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Active Drying

Subsequent Activities


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