von Lubitz Bioterrorism

Field Guide to Disease Identification and Initial Patient Management
1. Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-1-135-49197-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 208 Seiten

The outbreak of anthrax infections that followed September 11, 2001, showed all too clearly that while we can defend ourselves against bioterrorism, our defenses need improvement. What's most important is the ability to recognize the associated disease, and recognize them quickly. Yet, many in the medical world are unfamiliar with the characteristic signs and symptoms of bioterrorism agents and are unable to differentiate between diseases whose symptoms appear almost identical. While a plethora of information on such diseases is available, finding it is time consuming.

Bioterrorism: Field Guide to Disease Identification and Initial Patient Management is an accessible resource that helps first-responders to quickly recognize the signs and symptoms caused by exposure to bioterrorism agents. It 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.

A special quick-reference foldout chart features a matrix linking 180 symptoms to 17 diseases and 90 differential diagnosis. In bulleted format, the book includes for each pathogenic agent:

- A brief description

- Signs and symptoms

- Diagnostic features

- Lab tests and expected results

- Treatment (specific drug regimens)

- Prophylaxis (specific drug regimens)

- Precautionary measures

This book is a potentially life-saving resource that can be thrown into a medical bag and kept there, hopefully forever unused. But if needed, it is a resource that can quickly provide information that will prevent secondary infections, improve site safety, and buy life-saving time for victims.

Zielgruppe

Emergency medical personnel; physicians; epidemiologists; public health professionals

Autoren/Hrsg.

von Lubitz, Dag K.J.E.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete AINS Notfallmedizin & Unfallmedizin (inkl. Notdienste)
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Dienstleistungssektor & Branchen Sicherheitsgewerbe
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Infektionskrankheiten

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Brief Overview of Biological Warfare and Bioterrorism
Terrorism as a Threat
Bioterrorism in History
Pathogens Posing Major Threats
Class A Agents
Class B Agents
Class C Agents
Medical Diagnosis and Initial Treatment
Introduction
General Aspects of Medical Management
Bacterial Diseases
Viral Diseases
Toxins
Pediatric Treatment
Bacterial Diseases
Viral Diseases
Toxins
Useful Procedures
Specimen Collection: General Rules
Plague Specimens
Useful Microscopy Techniques
Precautionary Measures
Detection
Protective Clothing
Decontamination
Triage
Patient Transport
Handling of Contaminated Material
Handling of Deceased Victims
Personnel Issues Relevant to Bioterrorism
Personnel Issues
Psychological Issues
Security Issues
Training Issues
Resources
Federal, State, and International Organizations
Federal and State Agency Reports
Books and Manuals
Relevant Societies
Research Organizations
Drugs
Biological Agents
Periodicals and Other Publications
Discussion Groups
Equipment
Training
Emergency Management
Federal and State Agencies Relevant to Counter-Bioterrorism
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Field Offices
Federal, State, and Territorial Healthcare Authorities