The Bioterrorism Sourcebook
Published on 16. April 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
592 pages
978-0-07-144086-8 (ISBN)
Description
This unique illustrated text helps health care personnel provide expert, expeditious care to victims of biological, chemical, nuclear, or radiologic events. Emphasizing tools for differentiating and treating conditions caused by biological and chemical agents, The Bioterrorism Sourcebook is the only one-stop source of step-by-step clinical guidance on diagnosis and treatment of bioterrorism-related conditions. Concise and results-oriented, this resource features:
Illustrations, charts, and synopses for fast categorization and identification of biological and chemical agentsTables of clinical manifestations that may result from contact with bioterror substances"Key Diagnostic Criteria" for all major biological, chemical, and nuclear agentsEssential findings for diagnosisPathogenesis of major biological weaponsMechanisms of cellular and systemic injuryInformation on means of transmission, modes of dispersal, and methods of exposureRisks for secondary infections and contaminationEssential historical background on prior attacks and health care responsesDiscussion of use of the clinical setting in diagnosis
Presenting actual patient management strategies for victims of biological, chemical, and nuclear agents, The Bioterrorism Sourcebook is the one essential text for a time we must prepare for-and hope never comes.
Illustrations, charts, and synopses for fast categorization and identification of biological and chemical agentsTables of clinical manifestations that may result from contact with bioterror substances"Key Diagnostic Criteria" for all major biological, chemical, and nuclear agentsEssential findings for diagnosisPathogenesis of major biological weaponsMechanisms of cellular and systemic injuryInformation on means of transmission, modes of dispersal, and methods of exposureRisks for secondary infections and contaminationEssential historical background on prior attacks and health care responsesDiscussion of use of the clinical setting in diagnosis
Presenting actual patient management strategies for victims of biological, chemical, and nuclear agents, The Bioterrorism Sourcebook is the one essential text for a time we must prepare for-and hope never comes.
Reviews / Votes
"This is a comprehensive but concise guideline for prevention, identification, and treatment of bioterrorism threats, primarily from the health care worker's perspective...This book takes on the tremendous task of creating a concise yet complete reference for health care workers and public officials; overall, it succeeds. This is especially critical given the dynamic and expansive subject of bioterrorism."--Shock Journal Shock Journal 20061101More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
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ISBN-13
978-0-07-144086-8 (9780071440868)
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Persons
Michael Grey, MD, MPH Professor of Medicine Chief, Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine University of Connecticut Health Sciences Center Farmington, CT
Content
Section I: Clinical Principles and Practices1. Introduction to Terrorism and Bioterrorism
2. A Clinical Approach to Biological, Chemical, and Nuclear Terrorism
3. Clinician's Roles in Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response
4. Environmental Terrorism
5. Surveillance Systems and Bioterrorism
6. Vulnerable Groups: A Summary of Relevant Concerns
7. Psychological Effects of the BCN Threat
8. Toxicology and Bioterrorism
9. Legal and Ethical IssuesSection II: Infectious Agents 10. A Brief History of Biological Weapons
11. Introduction to Biological Agents
12. Smallpox (Variola Major)
13. Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
14. Anthrax
15. Plague (Yersinia Pestis)
16. Tularemia (Francisella Tularensis)Section III: Biotoxins and Category B and C Agents17. Introduction to Biotoxins
18. Botulinum Toxin
19. Ricin
20. Category B, C, and Additional Agents
Section IV: Chemical Weapons 21. Introduction to Chemical Weapons
22. A Brief History of Chemical Weapons
23. Pulmonary Agents
24. Vesicants or Blistering Agents
25. Nerve and Incapacitating Agents
26. Blood-Agents
Section V: Nuclear and Radiation Syndromes27. A Brief History of Nuclear Weapons and the Atomic Age
28. An Overview of Radiation Physics and Injury
29. Introduction to Nuclear and Radiation Weapons
30. Radiological Terrorism
Conclusion
Definitions/Abbreviations
Dosing Regimens
Selected Bibliography
2. A Clinical Approach to Biological, Chemical, and Nuclear Terrorism
3. Clinician's Roles in Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response
4. Environmental Terrorism
5. Surveillance Systems and Bioterrorism
6. Vulnerable Groups: A Summary of Relevant Concerns
7. Psychological Effects of the BCN Threat
8. Toxicology and Bioterrorism
9. Legal and Ethical IssuesSection II: Infectious Agents 10. A Brief History of Biological Weapons
11. Introduction to Biological Agents
12. Smallpox (Variola Major)
13. Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
14. Anthrax
15. Plague (Yersinia Pestis)
16. Tularemia (Francisella Tularensis)Section III: Biotoxins and Category B and C Agents17. Introduction to Biotoxins
18. Botulinum Toxin
19. Ricin
20. Category B, C, and Additional Agents
Section IV: Chemical Weapons 21. Introduction to Chemical Weapons
22. A Brief History of Chemical Weapons
23. Pulmonary Agents
24. Vesicants or Blistering Agents
25. Nerve and Incapacitating Agents
26. Blood-Agents
Section V: Nuclear and Radiation Syndromes27. A Brief History of Nuclear Weapons and the Atomic Age
28. An Overview of Radiation Physics and Injury
29. Introduction to Nuclear and Radiation Weapons
30. Radiological Terrorism
Conclusion
Definitions/Abbreviations
Dosing Regimens
Selected Bibliography