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Toxico-Terrorism: Emergency Response and Clinical Approach to Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Agents

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ISBN-10: 0071471863

ISBN-13: 9780071471862

Edition: 2008

Authors: Robin B. McFee, Jerrold B. Leikin

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Written by emergency room physicians for emergency room physicians, this is an authoritative clinical reference on bioterrorism and disaster preparedness. The authors focus on specific ER strategies for preparing for a potential disaster as well as familiarizing from a practical and clinical standpoint the manifestations of large spectrum of biologic and radiologic agents.
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Book details

List price: $93.00
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division
Publication date: 9/3/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 622
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.80" long x 0.91" tall
Weight: 3.124
Language: English

General Patient Principles
Hospital/Pre-hospital Decontamination
Toxidrome Recognition
Biodrome Recognition
Antidote Management
Antimicrobials
Supportive Care
In-hospital Triage
Dermal Issue
Neurologic Issues
Cardiac Issues
Orthopaedic Issues
Ophthalmologic Issues
Respiratory/Critical Care Unit Issues
Gastro-Intestinal/Hepatic Issues
Acute Psychiatric Issues
Palliative and Expectant (black Tag) Care
Special Populations a. Pediatrics b. Geriatrics c. Women who are pregnant d. Women Reproductive Issues (not pregnant) e. Service animals (Veterinarians on site)
Hospital Laboratory Issues
Forensics for ED/EMS
EMS Issue
Preparing First Responder Communities
Mobile emergency Response Teams
Chem. Packs
Mass Casualties
Hazardous Materials
Emergency Department Preparedness
Antidote Management and SNS
H.E.I.C.S
EMS Protocols
Personal Protective Equipment
Community Vulnerabilities
Community Preparedness
Behavioral Health Infrastructure
Infield Laboratory Analysis
Emergency Department Preparedness
Nursing Triage
Hospital/Facility Security
Pharmacy Preparedness
ED Decontam / Equipment
Bio-simulations
Special Facility Preparedness
Hospital Staff Issues
Dealing with Death
Emergency Department Communications
Specific Chemical Agent: Toxins / Toxicants
Nerve Agents
Blister Agents (Lewisite, Mustard, Phosgene Oxime)
Chemical Asphyxiants (Hydrogen Cyanide, Cyanogen Chloride)
Flammable Industrial Gases/Liquids (Gasoline, Propane)/Volatiles (Berzone, Chloroform, Trihalomethanes)
Corrosive Industrial Agent (Nitric Acid, Sulfuric Acid)
Heavy Metals (Arsenic, Lead, Mercury)
Pulmonary Agents (Phosgene, Chlorine, Vinyl Chloride)
Pesticides
Riot Control Agents
Non-Lethal Weapons or Incapacitating Agents
Other Agents
Biologicals
CDC Category A Agents
Anthrax
Plague
Botulism
Variola (Small Pox, Poxviruses)
Tularemia
Hemorrhagic Fever (Arena Viruses, Filo Viruses)
CDC Category B Agents
CDC Category B Agents (Food/Water Bourne Agents)
CDC Category C Agents
Emerging infectious Diseases
Common Presentation of Illness not Common in the USA
Agroterroism
Radiation
Radiation Principles
Radiation Terrorism
Chernobyl Experience
Explosives/Incendiaries
Explosive Issues (Include Ammonia Nitrate combined with fuel oil)
Bombings (General Principles of Management)
Law Enforcement / Military Issue
Scene Security Issues
Law Enforcement
Civilian Role of the Military
Public Health Considerations
Role of the Poison Center
Public Health Infrastructure
Public Health Emergency Response
Federal Response to Hazardous Chemical Releases
E.D Toxicosurvelliance
Vaccines
Interfacing with other Agencies
Risk Communications