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Author : Lloyd F. Novick,John S. Marr
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biological warfare
ISBN : 0763725005
Health Policy & Management
Author : Donald Ainslie Henderson,Donald A. Henderson (M.D.),Thomas V. Inglesby,Tara O'Toole
Publisher : American Medical Association Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : MINN:31951D02124331D
"This book is intended to guide medical and public health management following a biological weapons attack on civilian populations...The chapters are papers previously published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that have been subsequently reviewed and updated for this book"--p.1.
Author : Vitali B. Mellehovitch
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Bioterrorism
ISBN : 159033941X
Bioterrorism poses a unique challenge to the medical care and public health systems. Unlike an explosion or chemical attack, which results in immediate and visible casualties, the public health impact of a biological attack can unfold gradually over time. Until a sufficient number of people arrive at the emergency rooms and doctors' offices complaining of similar illnesses, there may be no sign that an attack has taken place. The speed and accuracy with which the doctors and laboratories reach the correct diagnoses and report their findings to public health authorities has a direct impact on the number of people who become ill, and the number that die. The nation's ability to respond to a bioterrorist attack, therefore, depends crucially on the state of preparedness of its medical care systems and public health infrastructure. Public health experts have for years complained about the deterioration of the public health system through neglect and lack of funding. They warn that the nation is ill equipped and insufficiently prepared to respond to a bioterrorist attack. For example, they point out that there are too few medical personnel trained to spot biological attacks, a shortage of sophisticated laboratories to identify the agents, and inadequate supplies of drugs and vaccines to counteract the threat. They also contend that inadequate plans exist for setting up quarantines and emergency facilities to handle the sick and infectious victims. Improving public health preparedness and response capacity offers protection not only from bioterrorist attacks, but also from naturally occurring public health emergencies. Public health officials are increasingly concerned about our exposure and susceptibility to infectious disease and food-borne illness because of global travel, ubiquitous food imports, and the evolution of antibiotic-resistant pathogens. This book reviews critical issues in the US public system and its vulnerability or lack thereof to bioterrorism.
Author : Barbara F. Bullock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Biological weapons
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111519216
Perhaps the most frightening apparition of our times is the possibility that a biological agent (bacterim, virus, or toxin) will be used to attack our unprotected civilian population and inflict mass casualties. Until the Fall of 2001, anthrax attacks delivered through the mail to various U.S. senators, to the Governor of New York, and to various media offices, the previously expected use of a weapon of mass destruction against the United States has been a nuclear device that explodes or a chemical cloud that is set adrift. However, today, of all the weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, chemical, and biological), the biological weapons are the most feared by many defense experts but these are the ones that our country is least prepared to deal with Like the concept of a "nuclear winter," the potential destructiveness of a biological attack can come in many forms and is presently very hard to detect and control, and its results could be catastrophic. The unleashing of biological agents against an unprotected civilian population also, in some cases, constitutes the ultimate medical disaster with the capability to completely overwhelm the present health care system. Patients might go to health facilities in unprecedented numbers and demands for intensive care could well exceed available medical resources. Discerning the threat of bioweapons and appropriate responses to them are critical if we are to prevent the devastating effects of bioterrorism.
Author : Nancy Khardori
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527607730
Meeting the acute need for a book determining the crucial elements of bioterrorism preparedness, this is a global perspective of the history and current concepts for bioterrorism, integrating the legal, medical, scientific and public health strategies. It furthermore discusses the role of WHO and international health regulations for bioterrorism preparedness. For microbiologists, epidemiologists, biotechnologists, public health agencies, and pharmaceutists.
Author : Laure Paquette
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2004-06-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781482276701
Bioterrorism in Medical and Healthcare Administration provides an efficient method to identify, manage, and control transformations in the provision of health services during elevated levels of bioterrorist threat - offering step-by-step procedures and templates to prepare and implement a coordinated response to high-alert situations. This reference proposes an efficient method to identify, manage, and control transformations in the provision of health services during elevated levels of bioterrorist threat - offering step-by-step procedures and templates to prepare and implement a coordinated response to high-alert situations.
Author : John G. Bartlett
Publisher : Physician's Desk Reference (PDR)
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Computers
ISBN : UCSC:32106016614015
A directory to authoritative Web sites about bioterrorism offers sources of information on chemical and biological agents, medical responses in the event of an attack, public health and safety guidelines, and news of recent developments.
Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention,Committee on Educating Public Health Professionals for the 21st Century
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2003-04-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309185608
Bioterrorism, drug-resistant disease, transmission of disease by global travel . . . there's no shortage of challenges facing America's public health officials. Men and women preparing to enter the field require state-of-the-art training to meet these increasing threats to the public health. But are the programs they rely on provide the high caliber professional training they require? Who Will Keep the Public Healthy? provides an overview of the past, present, and future of public health education, assessing its readiness to provide the training and education needed to prepare men and women to face 21st century challenges. Advocating an ecological approach to public health, the Institute of Medicine examines the role of public health schools and degree-granting programs, medical schools, nursing schools, and government agencies, as well as other institutions that foster public health education and leadership. Specific recommendations address the content of public health education, qualifications for faculty, availability of supervised practice, opportunities for cross-disciplinary research and education, cooperation with government agencies, and government funding for education. Eight areas of critical importance to public health education in the 21st century are examined in depth: informatics, genomics, communication, cultural competence, community-based participatory research, global health, policy and law, and public health ethics. The book also includes a discussion of the policy implications of its ecological framework.
Author : Barry S. Levy M.D.,Victor W. Sidel M.D.
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2002-11-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199759842
In a wide-ranging, timely discussion of urgent issues, this volume examines the health consequences of the recent terrorist attacks in the United States and systematically reviews information on explosives, incendiaries, and small arms, as well as biologic, chemical, nuclear, radiologic and other radioactive weapons that may be used by terrorists. In a constructive approach, the authors discuss what needs to be done to improve the public health and medical care systems in preparation for possible future terrorist attacks and threats and for addressing widespread public health problems more effectively. They also explore the origins of terrorism and discuss the civil rights and human rights issues related to government responses to terrorism. Well-written, well-organized, and up-to-date, the book should be essential reading for many health professionals, students, and others concerned with terrorism and its health consequences.
Author : Joseph R. Masci M.D.,Elizabeth Bass
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2004-12-28
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780203491379
In the battle against bioterrorism, one of the greatest challenges is finding the ideal balance between complacency and overreaction. The goal is to be so well prepared that we can prevent catastrophic outcomes in the event of a bioterrorist attack, while strengthening our ability to prevent and treat naturally-occurring infectious diseases.Bioterr
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Subcommittee on Bioterrorism and Public Health Preparedness
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Medical
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063999838
Author : Robert Antosia,John D. Cahill
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2006-12-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780387328041
This is an essential portable handbook on bioterrorism and disaster medicine. Its practical and comprehensive text features chapters pertinent to bioterrorism, infectious disease, microbiology, virology, public health, epidemiology, and disaster medicine. It will serve as a practical guide for situation-specific disasters; recognize what injuries or illnesses to expect; provide proactive guidelines to define specific diseases; and give a guide of appropriate personnel protective equipment during these large-scale emergencies. It is an essential companion to those either interested or currently working in any of the aforementioned fields.
Author : Jeffrey Ryan
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780128020579
Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, Second Edition, takes a holistic approach to biosecurity, with coverage of pathogens, prevention, and response methodology. It addresses these hazards in the context of vulnerability assessments and the planning strategies government and industry can use to prepare for and respond to such events. The book is organized into four thematic sections: Part I provides a conceptual understanding of biowarfare, bioterrorism and the laws we have to counteract this; Part II investigates known bioagents and the threat from emerging diseases; Part III focuses on agricultural terrorism and food security; and Part IV outlines international, US, and local initiatives for biodefense and biosecurity. Case studies illustrate biodefense against both intentional terrorism and natural outbreaks. Covers emerging threats of pandemic influenza, antibiotic resistant strains of bacterial pathogens, and severe respiratory diseases caused by novel viruses Offers increased international coverage, including initiatives to counter biological weapons and threats, and food security Updated throughout with latest protocols for dealing with biological threats and new case studies Includes online instructor ancillaries - PowerPoint lecture slides, test questions, and an instructor manual, for increased classroom functionality
Author : T.K.Ray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8189443097
This Book Highlights An Upcoming Global Issue Bioterrorism Which Has Multifaceted Impact On Our Society & Nations. This Book Has Been Written In Such A Simple & Descriptive Manner So That The Common Mass Can Understand The Topic. In Medical Profession The Book May Be Of Big Help For The Undergraduates, The Post Graduates, General Physicians, Nursing Staff, Hospital Administrators & Any Staff Involved In Patient Care.
Author : Jeffrey Levi
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781437944266
The severe budget cuts by fed., state, and local governments are leaving public health (PH) departments understaffed and without the basic capabilities required to respond to crises. Nearly 10 years ago during the 9/11 and anthrax tragedies, it became clear the PH system was out-of-date to face modern health threats -- and an historic investment was made to help upgrade the system. Significant progress was made to improve how we prevent, identify, and contain new disease outbreaks and bioterrorism threats and respond to the aftermath of natural disasters. Now, the economic situation is putting almost a decade of gains at risk. The latest budget cuts will exacerbate the vulnerable areas in U.S. emergency health preparedness. A print on demand report.
