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Hospitals need better Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNe) preparedness. This review highlights gaps in hospital equipment and management strategies for CBRNe incidents, focusing on personal, technological, and structural measures.

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  • Public Health
  • Disaster Management

Background:

  • Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNe) events pose significant global threats and cause high fatalities.
  • Inadequate hospital equipment and preparedness hinder effective management of CBRNe incidents.
  • Modernization and standardization of hospital resources are crucial for high-risk situations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review hospital-based preparedness measures for CBRNe incidents.
  • To identify key domains and specific measures in hospital preparedness for CBRNe events.
  • To highlight areas requiring improvement in hospital readiness for CBRNe emergencies.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.
  • Comprehensive literature search (January 2010-2023) across major databases.
  • Bias assessment using the modified ROBINS-I instrument and data synthesis by both authors.

Main Results:

  • Twenty studies met inclusion criteria, identifying three preparedness domains: personal, technological, and structural.
  • Decontamination, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and detection were frequently addressed.
  • Management of deceased bodies, transportation, and Points of Dispensing (PODs) were largely overlooked.

Conclusions:

  • Hospital preparedness for CBRNe incidents requires enhancement across personal, technological, and structural domains.
  • Existing research predominantly focuses on immediate response measures like decontamination and PPE.
  • Addressing overlooked areas such as deceased body management and logistical support is vital for comprehensive CBRNe readiness.