Determinants of Paramedic Response Readiness for CBRNE Threats
Open Access
- 1 June 2010
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Biodefense Strategy, Practice, and Science
- Vol. 8 (2) , 193-202
Abstract
Through an online survey, the authors determined the readiness and confidence of paramedics in New South Wales, Australia, to respond to a CBRNE incident, which may differ from their “routine” emergency work. They identified some specific occupational and dispositional factors, which may help in designing future training.Keywords
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