Medical Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction, Phillip L. Currance, 2005
Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and hazardous materials are no longer specialty fields.
Today, they are a vital part of your health, safety, and career.
Medical Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction quickly, yet thoroughly, brings you up to speed to comply with the changes in federal and local protocols regarding WMD preparedness.
With this reference you'll be ready to respond to incidents involving the release of biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, or explosive agents
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction & Training Requirements
Basic Principles of Chemistry & Toxicology
Explosive & Incediary 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
Contains detailed information on WMD response including types of locations that may become targets for criminal or terrorist activity, procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for evidence preservation.
Highlights signs, symptoms, and treatment protocols for common agents that may be used.
Lists specific actions necessary when an incident is suspected to involve criminal or terrorist activities, necessary notification procedures, personal protective equipment needs, appropriate detection devices, mass casualty decontamination, and scene management procedures.
Meets the new federal and state laws regarding Hazmat response.
Helps hospitals comply with JCAHO standards for accreditation
Covers OSHA (29 CFR 1910-120) and EPA (40 CFR 311) standards to the Operations level
Covers NFPA 473 completely (to Level II)
8 1/2" x 11", 231 pages, softcover, ISBN: 0-323-02331-2, BM5657 / $43.95
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