Medical Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction

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