Does wearing CBRN-PPE adversely affect the ability for clinicians to accurately, safely, and speedily draw up drugs?
Author
Castle, Nick
Bowen, James
Spencer, Neil
Attention
2299/7366
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.