Physicians Guide to Terrorist Attack [Paperback]

Leading medical experts from the military and other branches of government comprehensively review the possible infectious disease and chemical agents that can be used in terrorist attack and the proper diagnostic and therapeutic methods for dealing with them. The book also discusses treating blast injuries, the effects of nuclear and radiological weapons, and the psychological effects of terrorist events. Comprehensive and up-to-date, Physician's Guide to Terrorist Attack provides physicians, health care workers, and emergency personnel with a practical handbook for confidently and effectively diagnosing and managing the victims of terrorist attack.Leading medical experts from the military and other branches of government comprehensively review the possible infectious disease and chemical agents that can be used in terrorist attack and the proper diagnostic and therapeutic methods for dealing with them. The book also discusses treating blast injuries, the effects of nuclear and radiological weapons, and the psychological effects of terrorist events. Comprehensive and up-to-date, Physician's Guide to Terrorist Attack provides physicians, health care workers, and emergency personnel with a practical handbook for confidently and effectively diagnosing and managing the victims of terrorist attack.Part I. Responding to an IncidentMass Casualty Events: Lessons LearnedBonnie L. Smoak and James A. GeilingHospital Preparation and Response to an IncidentJames A. GeilingPhysician Recognition of Bioterrorism-Related DiseasesKevin Yeskey and Stephen A. MorseIntroduction to Biological, Chemical, Nuclear, and Radiological Weapons: With a Review of Their Historical UseClinton K. MurrayPart II. Biological AgentsAnthraxSteven J. Durning and Michael J. RoyPlague, Jennifer C. Thompson. TularemiaChristian F. OckenhouseBrucellosisDavid L. HooverQ FeverR. Scott MillerMelioidosis and Glanders,Aileen M. MartyBotulinum ToxinsNaomi E. AronsonRicin ToxinGlenn WortmannStaphylococcal EnterotoxinlÓ*