Medical response to terrorism : preparedness and clinical practice /
This comprehensive reference provides all the information emergency departments and personnel need to prepare for and respond to terrorist events. The first section covers all agents potentially used in terrorist attacks-chemical, biologic, toxicologic, nuclear, and explosive-in a systematic format...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Philadelphia :
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,
[2005], ©2005
Philadelphia : c2005 Philadelphia : [2005] |
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| Summary: | This comprehensive reference provides all the information emergency departments and personnel need to prepare for and respond to terrorist events. The first section covers all agents potentially used in terrorist attacks-chemical, biologic, toxicologic, nuclear, and explosive-in a systematic format that includes background, triage, decontamination, signs and symptoms, medical management, personnel protection, and guidelines for notifying public health networks. Algorithms show when to suspect and how to recognize exposure and detail signs and symptoms and management protocols. The second section focuses on all-hazards preparedness for hospitals, communities, emergency medical services, and the media, and includes an important chapter on simulation of disasters "In a terrorist attack, rapid response is critical. This hands-on resource, written by leading international experts, prepares your emergency medical teams to act with confidence in a large-scale emergency. In-depth coverage describes specific agents and threats, emphasizes rapid diagnosis of exposure, and details effective interventions - including prevention of secondary contamination of health care workers." "Chemical, biologic, toxicologic, nuclear, and explosive threats are each addressed using a systematic format that includes background, triage, decontamination, signs and symptoms, and medical management. The second half of the book covers preparedness - including issues specific to hospitals, communities, emergency medical services, and the media."--BOOK JACKET |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 449 p. : ill. ; 28 cm xiii, 449 p. : ill. ; 29 cm xiii, 449 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm xiii, 449 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0781749867 |