Multiple-casualty equipment and supplies needed for airway control include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) gloves, face shields, and a HEPA or N-95 mask.
B) oral and nasal airways, ET tubes, and Combitubes.
C) large-bore IV catheters for thoracic decompression.
D) rigid and flexible suction catheters and suction devices.
Answer: C) large-bore IV catheters for thoracic decompression.
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