Chemical and Biological Terrorism: Research and Development to Improve Civilian Medical Response - Couverture rigide

Institute Of Medicine; Committee On R&D Needs For Improving Civilian Medical Response To Chemical And Biological Terrorism Incidents

 
9780309061957: Chemical and Biological Terrorism: Research and Development to Improve Civilian Medical Response
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ISBN 10 : 0309061954 ISBN 13 : 9780309061957
Editeur : National Academies Press, 1999

Synopsis

The threat of domestic terrorism today looms larger than ever. Bombings at the World Trade Center and Oklahoma City's Federal Building, as well as nerve gas attacks in Japan, have made it tragically obvious that American civilians must be ready for terrorist attacks. What do we need to know to help emergency and medical personnel prepare for these attacks? Chemical and Biological Terrorism identifies the R&D efforts needed to implement recommendations in key areas: pre-incident intelligence, detection and identification of chemical and biological agents, protective clothing and equipment, early recognition that a population has been covertly exposed to a pathogen, mass casualty decontamination and triage, use of vaccines and pharmaceuticals, and the psychological effects of terror. Specific objectives for computer software development are also identified. The book addresses the differences between a biological and chemical attack, the distinct challenges to the military and civilian medical communities, and other broader issues. This book will be of critical interest to anyone involved in civilian preparedness for terrorist attack: planners, administrators, responders, medical professionals, public health and emergency personnel, and technology designers and engineers.

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À propos de l'auteur

Committee on R&D Needs for Improving Civilian Medical Response to Chemical and Biological Terrorism Incidents, Institute of Medicine

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Éditeur
National Academies Press
Date d'édition
1999
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0309061954
ISBN 13 
9780309061957
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
302
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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