Treatment Of Biological Warfare Agent Casualties

Author : U.S. Department of Defense
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2004-10
Category : Battle casualties
ISBN : 1410217140

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Treatment of Biological Warfare Agent Casualties by U.S. Department of Defense Pdf

This publication serves as a guide and a reference for trained members of the Armed Forces Medical Services and other medically qualified personnel on the recognition and treatment of biological warfare agent casualties. Information contained in this publication may also be relevant for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with naturally acquired diseases or illnesses due to pathogens with BW potential. This publication: (1) Classifies and describes potential BW agents. (2) Provides procedures for collecting, handling and labeling, shipping, and identifying potential BW agents. (3) Describes procedures for medical diagnosing, treating, and management of BW casualties. (4) Describes medical management and treatment in BW operations. The treatment modalities contained in this manual differ from standard textbooks in that they apply to BW agent exposures. The method of exposure for most BW agents is by inhalation; whereas, the endemic disease exposure (if applicable) is by other means. Some are by ingestion, some by arthropod bites, and others by dermal contact with the agent. This does not preclude service members becoming BW casualties by these means.

Author : Department Defense
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1493699660

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Treatment of Biological Warfare Agent Casualties by Department Defense Pdf

This publication serves as a guide and a reference for trained members of the Armed Forces MedicalServices and other medically qualified personnel on the recognition and treatment of biological warfare (BW) agent casualties. Information contained in this publication may also be relevant for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with naturally acquired diseases or illnesses due to pathogens with BW potential.

Author : army
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1601701489

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Treatment of Biological Warfare Agent Casualties by army Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Battle casualties
ISBN : OCLC:1195030005

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Treatment of Biological Warfare Agent Casualties by Anonim Pdf

Author : U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
Publisher : Imp
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015051552464

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USAMRIID's Medical Management of Biological Casualties Handbook by U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases Pdf

The purpose for this handbook is to serve as a concise pocket-sized manual that will guide medical personnel in the prophylaxis and management of biological casulties. It is designed as a quick reference and overview, and is not intended as a definitive text on the medical management of biological casualties.

Author : U.s. Army,U.S. Navy,U.s. Air Force,U.S. Marine Corps
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10
Category : History
ISBN : 1480188395

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Treatment of Biological Warfare Agent Casualties by U.s. Army,U.S. Navy,U.s. Air Force,U.S. Marine Corps Pdf

This publication serves as a guide and a reference for trained members of the Armed Forces Medical Services and other medically qualified personnel on the recognition and treatment of biological warfare (BW) agent casualties. Information contained in this publication may also be relevant for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with naturally acquired diseases or illnesses due to pathogens with BW potential. This publication 1) classifies and describes potential BW agents, 2) provides procedures for collecting, handling and labeling, shipping, and identifying potential BW agents, 3) describes procedures for medial diagnosing, treating, and management of BW casualties, and 4) describes medical management and treatment in BW operations. The material in this publication is applicable to both the conventional battlefield and the integrated environment of the battlefield. Treatment modalities contained in this manual differ from standard textbooks in that they apply to BW agent exposures. The method of exposure for most BW agents is by inhalation; whereas, the endemic disease exposure (if applicable) is by other means. Some are by ingestion, some by arthropod bites, and other by dermal contact with the agent. This does not preclude service members becoming BW casualties by these means. The use of the term “level of care” in this publication is synonymous with “echelon of care” and “role or care.” The term “echelon of care” is the old North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) term. The term “role of care” is the new NATO and American, British, Canadian, and Australian (ABCA) term.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Biological warfare
ISBN : UOM:39015046738137

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Medical Management of Biological Casualties by Anonim Pdf

Author : U.S. Department of Defense
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9788026876823

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Biological Warfare by U.S. Department of Defense Pdf

The purpose of this book is to provide concise supplemental reading material to assist both, health-care providers and civilians in the management of biological casualties. The main goal is to make this a reference for all those who need basic summary and treatment information quickly. Table of Contents: History of Biological Warfare and Current Threat Distinguishing Between Natural and International Disease Outbreaks Ten Steps in the Management of Biological Casualties Therapy Case Reporting and Epidemiological Assessment Prevention Protective Equipment First Aid Protective Measures and Handling of Causalities Patient Decontamination Infection Control Medical Evacuation Aeromedical Isolation Team Bacterial Agents: Anthrax Brucellosis Plague Q Fever Tularemia Viral Agents: Smallpox Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Biological Toxins: Botulinum Ricin Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B T-2 Mycotoxins Glossary of Medical Terms Patient Isolation Precautions BW Agent Characteristics BW Agent Vaccines, Prophylactics and Therapeutics Differential Diagnosis Comparative Lethality Emergency Response Contacts

Author : U.S. Department of Defense
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : EAN:8596547812456

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Biological Warfare by U.S. Department of Defense Pdf

The purpose of this book is to provide concise supplemental reading material to assist both, health-care providers and civilians in the management of biological casualties. The main goal is to make this a reference for all those who need basic summary and treatment information quickly. Table of Contents: History of Biological Warfare and Current Threat Distinguishing Between Natural and International Disease Outbreaks Ten Steps in the Management of Biological Casualties Therapy Case Reporting and Epidemiological Assessment Prevention Protective Equipment First Aid Protective Measures and Handling of Causalities Patient Decontamination Infection Control Medical Evacuation Aeromedical Isolation Team Bacterial Agents: Anthrax Brucellosis Plague Q Fever Tularemia Viral Agents: Smallpox Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Biological Toxins: Botulinum Ricin Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B T-2 Mycotoxins Glossary of Medical Terms Patient Isolation Precautions BW Agent Characteristics BW Agent Vaccines, Prophylactics and Therapeutics Differential Diagnosis Comparative Lethality Emergency Response Contacts

Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015000872096

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Health Aspects of Chemical and Biological Weapons by World Health Organization Pdf

Author : Committee on R&D Needs for Improving Civilian Medical Response to Chemical and Biological Terrorism Incidents,Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1999-02-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780309523141

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Chemical and Biological Terrorism by Committee on R&D Needs for Improving Civilian Medical Response to Chemical and Biological Terrorism Incidents,Institute of Medicine Pdf

The threat of domestic terrorism today looms larger than ever. Bombings at the World Trade Center and Oklahoma City's Federal Building, as well as nerve gas attacks in Japan, have made it tragically obvious that American civilians must be ready for terrorist attacks. What do we need to know to help emergency and medical personnel prepare for these attacks? Chemical and Biological Terrorism identifies the R&D efforts needed to implement recommendations in key areas: pre-incident intelligence, detection and identification of chemical and biological agents, protective clothing and equipment, early recognition that a population has been covertly exposed to a pathogen, mass casualty decontamination and triage, use of vaccines and pharmaceuticals, and the psychological effects of terror. Specific objectives for computer software development are also identified. The book addresses the differences between a biological and chemical attack, the distinct challenges to the military and civilian medical communities, and other broader issues. This book will be of critical interest to anyone involved in civilian preparedness for terrorist attack: planners, administrators, responders, medical professionals, public health and emergency personnel, and technology designers and engineers.

Author : S.J.S. Flora,Vidhu Pachauri
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128120552

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Handbook on Biological Warfare Preparedness by S.J.S. Flora,Vidhu Pachauri Pdf

Handbook on Biological Warfare Preparedness provides detailed information on biological warfare agents and their mode of transmission and spread. In addition, it explains methods of detection and medical countermeasures, including vaccine and post-exposure therapeutics, with specific sections detailing diseases, their transmission, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, vaccines, prevention and management. This book is useful reading for researchers and advanced students in toxicology, but it will also prove helpful for medical students, civil administration, medical doctors, first responders and security forces. As the highly unpredictable nature of any event involving biological warfare agents has given rise to the need for the rapid development of accurate detection systems, this book is a timely resource on the topic. Introduces different bacterial and viral agents, including Ebola and other emerging threats and toxins Discusses medical countermeasures, including vaccines and post-exposure therapeutics Includes a comprehensive review of current methods of detection

Author : C. Gary Hurst
Publisher : Department of the Army
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : History
ISBN : 0160934419

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Field Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties Handbook by C. Gary Hurst Pdf

Preceded by Chemical Casualty Care Division's field management of chemical casualties handbook / editors, Gary Hurst ... [et al.]. Fourth edition. 2014.

Author : Patrick Barriot,Chantal Bismuth
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780470066461

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Treating Victims of Weapons of Mass Destruction by Patrick Barriot,Chantal Bismuth Pdf

During the last century, the weapons of war became increasingly sophisticated and their effects ever more remote from the actual user. Militarization of nuclear atomic forces, chemicals and biological agents has considerably enlarged the arena of warfare, but of possibly even greater concern is the threat of such agents being deployed by terrorists. This book was originally published in French in 2004: subsequent events, such as the London bombings in July 2005, have only reinforced the importance of all doctors and emergency personnel understanding the various agents that could be used and having the knowledge to deal with victims of an attack or even an industrial accident. The book has therefore been translated into English to make it available to a wider audience. The book was coordinated by Chantal Bismuth, Professor of Medicine who has acted as an advisor for the Minister of Health in France and is an international consultant in toxicology. Her co-editor, Patrick Barriot, is an anaesthetist with operational experience in the Paris Fire Brigade and the 11th division of Paratroops who is now responsible for the department of ‘Biological risks from new technologies’. The authors are representative of the doctors who would have to deal with the human casualties of warfare or a terrorist attack. They review all weapons of mass destruction, both chemical and biological, including the use of bacteria, anthrax and viruses such as variola and influenza. In each case, they describe the pathogenic agent, the human consequences, organizational aspects of care for the victims and best practice for treatment. As one author reports, “The infections caused by potential biological warfare agents are seldom taught in the course of medical studies and the majority of physicians never encounter these types of pathology in their daily professional practice. Since its eradication, people are not trained to recognize smallpox or to make the differential diagnosis between anthrax and bronchitis.” Other chapters cover the effects of nuclear weapons and radiation on humans as well as the features of Gulf War syndrome. An important chapter deals with the organization of medical responses to chemical or biological attack: “Planning, equipping, and training responder services are the best responses to the dispersion of chemical and biological agents.” The book addresses all those involved in the security of the civilian population, the organization of rescue services and the treatment of victims.

Author : W. Seth Carus,National Defense University (U S ),National Defense University. Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0160941482

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A Short History of Biological Warfare by W. Seth Carus,National Defense University (U S ),National Defense University. Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction Pdf

This publication gives a history of biological warfare (BW) from the prehistoric period through the present, with a section on the future of BW. The publication relies on works by historians who used primary sources dealing with BW. In-depth definitions of biological agents, biological weapons, and biological warfare (BW) are included, as well as an appendix of further reading on the subject. Related items: Arms & Weapons publications can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/arms-weapons Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT & CBRNE) publications can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/hazardous-materials-hazmat-cbrne