Introduction to Treating Patients Exposed to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats: A Military Medical Case-Based Curriculum.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ensuring proficiency in responding to, evaluating, and treating chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) casualties is a critical component of military medical student education. To meet this objective, we developed a case-based CBRN curriculum that can serve as a model to address potential curricular gaps for civilian prehospital, UME, and GME programs.

Methods

The curriculum was administered in two sessions, 1 month apart, each with individual student preparation, including an optional asynchronous online module and a review of clinical practice guidelines. Session one consisted of a 2-hour introductory lecture, followed by a student reflection. Session two consisted of a 1-hour small-group case study, designed as a multimodal exercise with a cor

SUBMITTER: Sardarian A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11393073 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature