In planning for a response to an attack by a weapon of mass destruction involving an incendiary device, the EMT should be prepared to handle what types of injuries?

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In an attack involving an incendiary device, the most common type of injury would be burns. EMTs must be prepared to manage and treat various degrees and types of burns, including thermal and chemical burns, in order to provide appropriate care to patients. Fractures, infection, and blast injuries may also occur, but they are not the primary concern in this type of attack.

In Planning for a Response to an Attack by a Weapon