Pediatric Decontamination Toolkit

Resource Overview

• Practical toolkit focused on pediatric considerations during decontamination in mass casualty or hazardous material incidents.
• Provides age‑appropriate protocols, equipment guidance, and process workflows for safe decontamination of children.
• Designed to help hospitals and emergency responders integrate pediatric needs into hazardous exposure planning.
  

How to Use This Resource

• Review pediatric‑specific decontamination procedures and age‑appropriate safety measures.
• Integrate guidance into ED disaster plans, hazardous materials response protocols, and training exercises.
• Use toolkit components to inform drills, staff education, and interagency planning for hazardous exposures.