An EMT arrives on scene for 3-year-old child who has ingested a caustic chemical from under the kitchen sink. The child has chemical burns around the mouth and on the hands, with spilled chemicals noted on the child’s clothes. What are the four (4) steps an EMT should take first? Move the patient out of the environment. Assess Airway, Breathing, and Circulation. Do nothing and prepare for transport. Perform dermal decontamination. Remove contaminated clothing. Administer oxygen.
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