Does wearing CBRN-PPE adversely affect the ability for clinicians to accurately, safely, and speedily draw up drugs?

Nick Castle, James Bowen, Neil Spencer

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Abstract

Following a Chemical, Biological, Radiation, or Nuclear (CBRN) incident, the attending rescuers will be required to administer drugs while wearing the CBRN Personal Protective Equipment (CBRN-PPE). Little is known regarding the impact of the CBRN-PPE on the ability to speedily, safely, and accurately draw up drugs for subsequent administration.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)522-7
Number of pages6
JournalClinical Toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Volume48
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Keywords

  • Antidotes
  • Drug Packaging
  • Humans
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations
  • Physicians
  • Protective Clothing
  • Time Factors

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