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Medical Response to Terrorism : Preparedness and Clinical Practice by editor-in-chief, Daniel C. Keyes; editors, Jonathan L. Burstein, Richard B. Schwartz, Raymond E. Swienton is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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xiii, 449 pages : 28 cm "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."--Jacket Includes bibliographical references and index Chemical nerve agents / Daniel C. Keyes -- Vesicating agents including mustard and Lewisite / Stacey L. Hail and Daniel C. Keyes -- Cyanide / Rebeca Gracia -- Phosgene and toxic gases / Melissa L. Givens -- Incapacitating agents: BZ, calmative agents, and riot control agents / John Gomez and Yedidia Bentur -- Anthrax / Anthony J. Carbone -- Plague / Ant

Who reads Medical Response to Terrorism : Preparedness and Clinical Practice?

Author

editor-in-chief, Daniel C. Keyes; editors, Jonathan L. Burstein, Richard B. Schwartz, Raymond E. Swienton

Publisher

Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9780781749862

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Social Science, Medical, Nursing