We read the article entitled “Comparison of airway intubation devices when using a
biohazard suit: a feasibility study” [
[1]
] with great interest. In the study by Weaver et al, the study group consists of 37
residents. Endotracheal intubation (ETI) is a criterion standard for airway management
in many emergency situations [
2
,
3
]. However, in special circumstances, demanding chemical, biological, radiological,
and nuclear (CBRN) personal protective equipment (PPE), with a facial filtration respirator
and butyl gloves, ETI may be much more difficult than intubation during standard treatment
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4
,
5
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: July 01, 2016
Accepted:
June 29,
2016
Received:
June 24,
2016
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