Medical Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction

Name: Medical Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction
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ISBN: 9780323023313

ISBN-10: 0323023312

ISBN-13: 9780323023313

Edition: 2005

Authors: Phillip L. Currance

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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 industrys 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…

Book details

List price: $62.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 3/24/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.87" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 2.2




Introduction and training requirements




Basic principles of chemistry and toxicology




Explosives and incendiary devices




Radiological weapons




Biological weapons




Chemical weapons




Riot control agents




Incident management systems




Field management of a weapons of mass destruction incident




Hospital management of a mass casualty incident




Weapons of mass destruction detection devices




Personal protective equipment




Decontamination procedures




Psychological preparedness and response




Summary of chemical agents



Assessment of risk and vulnerability



Essentials of facility emergency management plan



Education training plan - suggested topics (not all inclusive)



Strategic national stockpile