The Use of Advanced Simulation in the Training of Anesthesiologists to Treat Chemical Warfare Casualties

Abstract

Advanced medical simulation can be used to train anesthesiologists to treat nonconventional warfare casualties. The limitations of medical performance in full protective gear can be learned from this training.

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