 |
|
| MEDICAL RESPONSE TO WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
| |
| | |
|
|
To order this title, and for more information, click here
By
Phillip Currance, EMT-P, RHSP, Central U.S. National Medical Response Team for Weapons of Mass Destruction
Description
Before September 11, 2001, hazardous materials (Hazmat) in general, and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) in particular, were specialty
fields. Today, they are a vital part of our health and safety. Federal and local protocols regarding WMD preparedness are changing daily.
Additionally, JCAHO has modified its standards to include compliance requirements for the health care industry's response to WMDs, for
those facilities that seek accreditation. This text was developed in response to the growing need for education about WMD. Medical Response
to Weapons of Mass Destruction quickly, yet thoroughly, brings health care workers and emergency responders up to speed and prepares
them to respond to the release of weapons of mass destruction, such as biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, and explosive agents.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction and Training Requirements
Chapter 2 Basic Principles of Chemistry and Toxicology
Chapter 3 Explosives and
Incendiary Devices
Chapter 4 Radiological Weapons
Chapter 5 Biological Weapons
Chapter 6 Chemical Weapons
Chapter 7 Riot
Control Agents
Chapter 8 Incident Management Systems
Chapter 9 Field Management of a Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident
Chapter
10 Hospital Management of a Mass Casualty Incident
Chapter 11 Weapons of Mass Destruction Detection Devices
Chapter 12 Personal
Protective Equipment
Chapter 13 Decontamination Procedures
Chapter 14 Psychological Preparedness and Response
Appendix A:
Summary of Chemical Agents
Appendix B: Internet Resources
Appendix C: Assessment of Risk and Vulnerability
Appendix D: Essentials
of Facility Emergency Management Plan
Appendix E: Education Training Plan – Suggested Topics
Appendix F: Strategic National Stockpile
Glossary
Credits
Index
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 256 pages, publication date: MAR-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-02331-3
ISBN-10: 0-323-02331-2
Imprint: MOSBY
|
026/217
Last update: 10 Sep 2009
|
|
| |
| | |
|
|
| |
Home | Elsevier Sites | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Feedback | Site Map | A Reed Elsevier Company