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Conclusion Intraosseous access can be effectively and promptly achieved whilst wearing CBRN PPE. IO access took an additional 9.4 s whilst wearing CBRN PPE which can provide fast and efficient vascular access during a CBRN incident. References Garside J, et al. Intraosseous vascular access in critically ill adults: a review of the literature. Nursing in Critical Care 2016;3:167–177. Suyama J. IO versus IV access whilst wearing personal protective equipment in a hazmat scenario. Prehospital Emergency Care 2007;11:467–472. Conflict of interest The author is an employee for Teleflex Medical Practicing critical care nurse. Funding None declared.
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