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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