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1 Firefighter Rehab: An Introduction to NFPA 1584 Firefighter Health and NFPA 1584
2 Overview This program is designed to accompany the textbook Rehabilitation and Medical Monitoring: An Introduction to NFPA 1584 (2008 Standards).
3 Overview This program was developed through the EMS Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). The IAFC is not responsible for the selection of the authors nor the views and opinions expressed by the authors.
4 Authors James Augustine, MD, FACEP Bryan Bledsoe, DO, FACEP, EMT-P Dale Carrison, DO, MS, FACEP, FACOEP Robert Donovan, MD, FACEP Jeffry Lindsey, PhD, EMT-P, CFO, EFO Mike McEvoy, PhD, RN, REMT-P, CCRN Brandon Johnson, FF/NREMT-P
5 INTRODUCTION FIREFIGHTER HEALTH
6 Firefighting is an inherently dangerous occupation. On average, over 100 US firefighters die each year while on duty.
7 Source: USFA/FEMA
8 Source: USFA/FEMA
9 Source: USFA/FEMA *-Excludes WTC FDNY Loss of 2001
10 When trended over time, the occupational death rate per 100,000 fire incidents is relatively unchanged. Source: USFA/FEMA *-Excludes WTC FDNY Loss of 2001
11 The overall decline in firefighter deaths appears to be most likely due to fewer fires being fought. Because the death rate per fire has remained constant, we must modify fire ground practices.
12 Career vs. Volunteer Deaths ( *) Source: NFPA *-Excludes WTC FDNY Loss of 2001
13 Career vs. Volunteer Deaths ( *) with Trends Source: NFPA *-Excludes WTC FDNY Loss of 2001
14 Source: USFA/FEMA
15 Preliminary 2008 findings: 114 on-duty firefighter deaths 50 (48.3%) from heart attacks and strokes 26 from wildland fires (double 2007 deaths) 64.9% occurred performing emergency duties 29 died in vehicle crashes: 14 in aircraft incidents 15 in ground incidents 6 died in personal vehicle crashes 3 in water tender (tanker) crashes Source: USFA/FEMA Speed and lack of seat belt use has historically contributed to these incidents.
16 Causes of duty-related death in the fire service: 1. Heart attack 2. Trauma 3. Asphyxiation
17 Firefighter Deaths CAUSE/CONTRIBUTING CAUSE CAREER VOLUNTEER Heart Attack 39% 50% Motor Vehicle-Related Trauma 12% 26% Asphyxiation 20% 7% All Other 29% 16% Source: Fatalities Among Volunteer and Career Firefighters United States, MMWR. 2006;55(16):
18 Firefighter Deaths HEART ATTACK CAREER VOLUNTEER Stress/Overexertion 97% 98% Other 3% 2% -Myocardial Infarction, Dysrhythmias Source: Fatalities Among Volunteer and Career Firefighters United States, MMWR. 2006;55(16):
19 Firefighter Deaths MOTOR VEHICLE-RELATED TRAUMA CAREER VOLUNTEER Vehicle Collision/Crash 68% 73% Struck by Vehicle 27% 20% Other Vehicle-Related (e.g., fell off/crushed) 5% 7% Source: Fatalities Among Volunteer and Career Firefighters United States, MMWR. 2006;55(16):
20 Firefighter Deaths ASPHYXIATION CAREER VOLUNTEER Caught/Trapped 76% 69% Other (e.g., Lost inside/smoke exposure) 24% 31% Source: Fatalities Among Volunteer and Career Firefighters United States, MMWR. 2006;55(16):
21 Firefighter Deaths ALL OTHER CAUSES CAREER VOLUNTEER Caught/Trapped 30% 19% Fall 7% 15% Exposure (e.g., to smoke) 8% 14% Stress/Overexertion 15% 14% Structure Collapse 7% 3% Other 32% 34% -Burns, cerebrovascular accidents, drownings, electrocutions, heat exhaustion, and trauma Source: Fatalities Among Volunteer and Career Firefighters United States, MMWR. 2006;55(16):
22 Firefighter Deaths DUTY Deaths (N=449) Fire Suppression 32.1% Alarm Response 13.4% Alarm Return 17.4% Physical Training 12.5% EMS and Non-Fire Emergencies 9.4% Fire Station and Other Non-Emergency Duties 15.4% Source: Kales SN, Soteriades ES, Christophi CA, Christiani DC. Emergency Duties and Deaths from Heart Disease among Firefighters in the United States. NEJM. 2007;356:
23 Firefighter Deaths
24 Firefighter Deaths
25 Heart Disease Fire suppression was associated with the highest risk, which was approximately times as high as that for nonemergency duties.
26 OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS FIREFIGHTER HEALTH
27 Is there a link between occupational hazards and long-term firefighter deaths?
28 Review article of 17 articles over 35 year period ( ) on firefighter deaths. Retrospective literature review. There was no convincing evidence that employment as a firefighter is associated with increased all-cause, CAD, cancer or respiratory disease mortality. Source: Haas NS, Gochfeld M, Robson MG, Wartenberg D. Latent Health Effects in Firefighters. Int J Occup Environ Health. 2003;9:95-103
29 Overall a low-power study in a low-tier journal. Some interesting findings: Incidence of brain cancer was higher in firefighters. One study showed increased service increases risk. Source: Haas NS, Gochfeld M, Robson MG, Wartenberg D. Latent Health Effects in Firefighters. Int J Occup Environ Health. 2003;9:95-103
30 What are the risks of toxic gas exposure in the fire service?
31 Toxic gases of combustion: Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide Hydrogen cyanide Hydrogen chloride Nitrogen dioxide Toxic hydrocarbon products
32 Low ambient oxygen Superheated air Smoke Heat Air under pressure
33 How do we establish a cause and effect relationship between occupational exposures and firefighter deaths?
34 OBSERVATION: There is an increase in mortality and morbidity following carbon monoxide exposure and exposure to other toxic gases. Firefighters are at increased risk of occupational exposure to carbon monoxide and other toxic gases. Carbon monoxide deaths are primarily due to ill-effects on the heart and central nervous system.
35 230 consecutive patients treated for moderate to severe CO poisoning in the HBO chamber at Hennepin County Medical Center. Mean age: 47.2 years (72% males) 56% active tobacco smokers. Other cardiac risk factors uncommon. Source: Satran D, Henry CR, Adkinson C, Nicholson CI, Bracha Y, Henry TD. Cardiovascular manifestations of moderate to severe CO poisoning. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2005;45:
36 Ischemic ECG changes present in 30% of patients. Cardiac biomarkers (CK-MB, troponin-i) were elevated in 35%. In-hospital mortality: 5% Conclusions: Cardiovascular sequelae of CO poisoning are frequent. Source: Satran D, Henry CR, Adkinson C, Nicholson CI, Bracha Y, Henry TD. Cardiovascular manifestations of moderate to severe CO poisoning. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2005;45:
37 230 consecutive patients treated for moderate to severe CO poisoning in the HBO chamber at Hennepin County Medical Center (1/1/94-1/1/02). Patients followed through 11/11/05. Source: Henry CR, Satran D, Lindgren B, Adkinson C, Nicholson CI, Henry TD. Myocardial Injury and Long-Term Mortality Following Moderate to Severe Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. JAMA. 2006;295:
38 Source: Henry CR, Satran D, Lindgren B, Adkinson C, Nicholson CI, Henry TD. Myocardial Injury and Long-Term Mortality Following Moderate to Severe Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. JAMA. 2006;295:
39 At median follow-up of 7.6 years: 54 (24%) deaths [12 (5%) in-hospital] 85 patients sustained myocardial injury from CO poisoning: 32 (38%) eventually died 22 patients did not sustain myocardial injury: 22 (15%) eventually died Source: Henry CR, Satran D, Lindgren B, Adkinson C, Nicholson CI, Henry TD. Myocardial Injury and Long-Term Mortality Following Moderate to Severe Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. JAMA. 2006;295:
40 Myocardial injury occurs frequently in patients hospitalized for moderate to severe CO poisoning and is a significant predictor of mortality. Source: Henry CR, Satran D, Lindgren B, Adkinson C, Nicholson CI, Henry TD. Myocardial Injury and Long-Term Mortality Following Moderate to Severe Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. JAMA. 2006;295:
41 Population-based cohort study of 22,444 men between COHb% was measured from 6/77 to 1/81 in 8,413 men (ages years). Men with history of MI, cancer and/or stroke were excluded. Source: Hedblad B, Engström, Janzon E, Berglunf G, Janzon L. COHb% as a marker of cardiovascular risk in never smokers: Results from a population-based cohort study. Scan J Pub Health. 2006;34:
42 Cohort analysis: Never smokers: 2,893 Divided into 4 quartiles based upon COHb%: COHb% = 0.43 ( ) [N= 743 men] COHb% = 0.54 ( ) [N= 781 men] COHb% = 0.62 ( ) [N= 653 men] COHb% = 0.91 ( ) [N= 716 men] Source: Hedblad B, Engström, Janzon E, Berglunf G, Janzon L. COHb% as a marker of cardiovascular risk in never smokers: Results from a population-based cohort study. Scand J Pub Health. 2006;34:
43 Cardiac Event CVD Deaths All Deaths Variable RR 95% CI RR 95% CI RR 95% CI First Quartile Reference Reference Reference Second Quartile Third Quartile Fourth Quartile RR = Relative Risk is the risk of an event (or of developing a disease) relative to exposure. Relative risk is a ratio of the probability of the event occurring in the exposed group versus the control (non-exposed) group. Source: Hedblad B, Engström, Janzon E, Berglunf G, Janzon L. COHb% as a marker of cardiovascular risk in never smokers: Results from a population-based cohort study. Scand J Pub Health. 2006;34:
44 Incidence of CV disease and death in non-smokers was related to COHb%. It is suggested that measurements of COHb% could be a part of risk assessment in the non-smoking patients considered at risk of cardiac disease. Source: Hedblad B, Engström, Janzon E, Berglunf G, Janzon L. COHb% as a marker of cardiovascular risk in never smokers: Results from a population-based cohort study. Scand J Pub Health. 2006;34:
45 11-year chart review of 1,533 patients admitted to a burn unit. 18 patients with COHb levels 10%. These data suggest that myocardial damage can result from acute carbon monoxide poisoning, and appropriate screening is indicated for the detection of such injuries. Source: Williams J, Lewis II RW, Kealey GP., Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Myocardial Ischemia in Patients with Burns. J Burn Care Rehabil. 1999;12:
46 Study to measure carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) levels of 18 firefighters during a training exercise. SCBA usage actually lowered COHb levels for some firefighters. SCBA highly effective against CO.
47 Firefighters Health COHgb Levels in Firefighters Baseline On SCBA Off SCBA - Overhaul Firefighters (n=18) Source: Dickinson E. Carboxyhemoglobin monitoring of firefighters. (In Press) via personal communication.
48 Source: Dickinson E. Carboxyhemoglobin monitoring of firefighters. (In Press) via personal communication.
49 Firefighters Health While firefighters are fairly well protected with SCBAs, CO and toxic gas exposure may be significant during the overhaul phase when SCBAs are often not worn.
50 Firefighters Health Study of 64 firefighters in training exercise. Baseline COHb readings: 0-3% (via exhaled CO monitor with error of ± 5%). Maximum value in a firefighter wearing SCBA: 3% Values in instructors not wearing SCBAs: 14%, 5%, and 4%. Source: Cone DC, et al. Noninvasive fireground assessment of carboxyhemoglobin levels in firefighters. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2005;9:8-13
51 Although the scientific link between toxic gas exposure and early cardiovascular death is evolving, the link seems intuitive. Firefighters should minimize exposure to toxic gases as much as possible.
52 WEATHER FIREFIGHTER HEALTH
53 The rehab sector officer should consider current weather conditions when establishing rehab sector operations.
54 The following weather conditions should be considered on a routine basis: Temperature Relative humidity Direct sunlight Wind speed Precipitation
55 Warm weather stress (heat stress) is more common than cold stress in firefighters.
56 Temperature: The degree of hotness or coldness of the environment. From a physical science standpoint, temperature due to molecular motion in the substance in question.
57 Heat is simply the molecular motion present in an object or gas. The greater the molecular motion, the greater the heat.
58 Heat flows from an object that is hotter to an object that is cooler.
59 Humans must maintain their body temperature within a relatively normal range. The core temperature is the temperature within the deep structures of the body.
60 If the firefighter s core temperature is greater than the environmental temperature, the firefighter will lose heat to the environment. If the firefighter s temperature is less than the environmental temperature, the firefighter will gain heat from the environment.
61 The difference between a firefighter s core temperature and the temperature of the environment is called the thermal gradient.
62 The greater the thermal gradient, the more rapid and more significant will be the subsequent heat transfer.
63 Because of protective clothing, the firefighter tolerates cold exposure better than warm exposure.
64 Relative humidity: A measure of the water vapor in the air (at a specific temperature) compared to the maximum amount of water vapor the air could hold at that temperature. Measured as a percentage value.
65 The higher the relative humidity, the less effective will be evaporation. Evaporation (sweat) is a major cooling mechanism for humans.
66 Relative humidity and temperature are related and reflected in the Heat Index. The Heat Index attempts to determine the human-perceived temperature (how it feels).
67
68 Dew point: The temperature to which air with a given quantity of water vapor must be cooled to cause condensation. The temperature at which the moisture content of the air will fully saturate the air (the air can no longer hold all of it s water vapor).
69 Dew Point ( C) Dew Point ( F) Human Perception of the Dew Point Human Perception >24 >75 Extremely uncomfortable, oppressive Relative Humidity at 90 F (32.2 C) 62% Very humid, quite uncomfortable 52%-60% Somewhat uncomfortable for most people Comfortable for most, but everyone perceives the humidity 44%-52% 37%-46% Comfortable 31% -41% Very comfortable 31%-37% <10 <49 A bit dry for some 30%
70 Dew Point and temperature are related and reflected in the Humidex (developed by Environment Canada). The Humidex determine the human- perceived temperature (how it feels).
71
72 Humidity and air temperature are reflected in the Heat Stress Index. Developed by the United States Fire Administration. Stratifies results into danger categories.
73
74 In addition to humidity, exposure to direct sunlight should be considered. Radiation from the sun inhibits cooling.
75 Cold weather stress requires special considerations in regard to incident scene operations (fire ground and training).
76 Temperature and relative humidity play a role in heat loss. Wind speed becomes increasingly important as temperatures fall. As wind speeds increase, heat loss through convection increases.
77 In cold weather, the thermal gradient is a key factor in predicting heat loss. A firefighter with a core temperature of 100 F in a 32 F environment (78 F thermal gradient) will lose heat quite rapidly.
78 The Wind Chill Index (WCI) provides an estimate of the perceived temperature based upon the actual temperature and wind speed. Updated in to improve accuracy at temperatures <5 F.
79
80 SUMMARY FIREFIGHTER HEALTH
81 The safety and well- being of firefighters can be improved through: Aggressive rehabilitation practices Physical fitness Toxic gas exposure minimization Mitigation of heat and cold stress.
82 Financial Disclosure This program was prepared with an unrestricted grant from Masimo. Masimo did not control content or authorship.
83 Credits Content: Bryan Bledsoe, DO, FACEP Art: Robyn Dickson (Wolfblue Productions) Power Point Template: Code 3 Visual Designs The following have allowed use of their images for this presentation: Josh Menzies Glen Ellman Mark C. Ide John Frelich Alan Jacobs Bryan Bledsoe, DO, FACEP Houston FD Phoenix FD
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