The impact of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive events on Emergency Departments: An integrative review

 

I was invited to speak at the Qatar Health 2021 conference on the topic of disaster health. This presentation focused on the findings of an integrative literature review relating to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear [CBRN] events and their impact on Emergency Departments [EDs]. The literature review aimed to identify papers relating to the impact of CBRN events on ED and to analyze these papers for lessons learnt to strengthen ED preparedness. The presentation explored the global epidemiology of disasters, the nature of CBRN events, ED preparedness, clinician education, willingness and resources. The Qatar Health 2021 conference theme related to mass gathering events. As such, this presentation discussed the intersect between ED preparedness for CBRN events in the context of mass gathering events. 

REFERENCE 

Ranse J. (2021). The impact of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive events on Emergency Departments: An integrative review; invited speaker for Qatar Health 2021, Doha, Qatar, 22nd January. [online]