Bioterrorism
Subtitle: field guide to disease identification and initial patient management
By: Dag K.J.E. von Lubitz.
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Boca Raton, FL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 189
Subjects: Bioterrorism -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Communicable diseases -- Prevention -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Emergency medical services -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Bioterrorism -- Handbooks.; Communicable Diseases -- diagnosis -- Handbooks.; Emergency Medical Services -- Handbooks.
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Handbooks.
Description: Helps first-responders to recognize quickly the signs and symptoms caused by exposure to bioterrorism agents; provides enough information to initiate treatment while a definitive diagnosis is being determined; and presents measures for preventing contamination of those involved in the victims' medical management.
Notes: Includes 1 folded chart.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-152) and index.
Table of contents: title: Brief overview of biological warfare and bioterrorism; title: Pathogens posing major threats; title: Medical diagnosis and initial treatment; title: Pediatric treatment; title: Useful procedures; title: Precautionary measures; title: Personnel issues relevant to bioterrorism; title: Resources; title: Federal and state agencies relevant to counter bioterrorism.