During the liquidation of consequences of chemical accidents the main task is minimization o the population losses and the provision of effective medical care to. the victims. Training experience related to chemical accidents, shows the need for constant readiness of health facilities in the area of the chemical industry accommodation, planning of the medical forces and resources reserve. The most important elements of medical care in chemical accidents are affected sorting, intensive therapy and reanimation in cases of severe injuries, the organization of the observation of persons with initial minor manifestations of intoxication. Emergency assistance should be provided in full volume as soon as possible. It .is essential to provide enough oxygen and required. drugs (hormonal drugs, diuretics, antibiotics, anticonvulsants, analgesics, and others). Multistage evacuation should be excluded and should be:done the planned training within the medical service stuff with toxicological profile.
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