title: Care after chemical, biological, radiation or nuclear events.
abstract: Prompt airway management after chemical, biological, radiation or nuclear (CBRN) incidents is crucial for patient survival. To date, however, the ideal airway device for use by healthcare professionals wearing CBRN-personal protective equipment has not been ascertained. This article discusses findings from a review of clinicians' experiences of using six intermediate airway devices for use while wearing personal protective equipment
authors.affiliation: Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey.
authors.forename: Nick
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Castle
mesh_terms: D058109:Airway Management / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D054045:Biological Warfare Agents; D002619:Chemical Warfare Agents; D006801:Humans; D011041:Poisoning / Q000628:therapy*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical
chemical_list: D054045:Biological Warfare Agents; D002619:Chemical Warfare Agents