Emergency Preparedness
These toxicology resources are designed to support healthcare professionals, emergency responders, and public health partners. The materials provide concise guidance on recognizing, assessing, and managing a range of toxic exposures and hazardous incidents.
These resources are intended for reference and do not replace consultation with the Poison Center. For patient-specific questions or assistance, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.
The following fact sheets are available in PDF format.
Antidote & Preparedness Resources
- Antidote Stocking (PDF) – Recommendations to help healthcare facilities evaluate antidote stocking needs for poisoning emergencies.
Chemical & Toxic Agent Resources
- Anthrax (PDF) – Overview of anthrax exposure, clinical effects, and response considerations.
- Bomb and Blast Injuries (PDF) – Information on injury patterns and medical considerations following explosions.
- Chemical – 20 Questions & Answers (PDF) – General guidance addressing common questions about chemical exposure incidents.
- Cyanide (PDF) – Clinical overview of cyanide poisoning, including signs, symptoms, and treatment considerations.
- Irritant Gases (PDF) – Information on exposures to irritant gases and their respiratory effects.
- Nerve Agents (PDF) – Key information on nerve agent exposure and emergency management.
- Crowd Control Agents (PDF) – Overview of crowd control agents, exposure effects, and treatment considerations.
- Crowd Control Algorithm (PDF) – A treatment algorithm for evaluation and management of riot control agent exposures.
Radiation & Radiological Resources
- Radiological Antidote (PDF) – Information on antidote use for selected radiological exposures.
- Radiation Victim Treatment Algorithm (PDF) – A treatment algorithm for evaluating and managing radiation victims.
- Acute Radiation Syndrome (PDF) – Overview of acute radiation syndrome, including presentation and management.
- Radiological Dispersal Device (PDF) – Information about radiological dispersal devices and related response considerations.
- Patient Exposure Information (PDF) – Guidance on gathering and communicating exposure information during radiological events.
- Radiological Dispersion Response Guidelines (PDF) – Public safety response guidance for radiological dispersion incidents.
- REAC/TS Emergency Treatment Resources Website – A quick resource to support a medical response to a radiological/nuclear event, offered by REAC/TS.
Need help accessing these materials?
Some resources on this page are provided as PDF documents. If you need these materials in an alternative or accessible format, please call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 or contact us—we will provide assistance.