Emergency Response Handbook for Chemical and Biological Agents and Weapons

ISBN-13: 9781420052657 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 524 str.

John R. Cashman

Opis

Updated to reflect the numerous advances that have evolved since the September 11 terrorist attacks, Emergency Response Handbook for Chemical and Biological Agents and Weapons, Second Edition maintains its reputation as a comprehensive training manual for emergency responders to incidents involving nuclear, biological, and chemical materials. Features more than 70% new and updated material This second edition presents in-depth coverage of actual response techniques and new approaches for coping with critical situations caused by criminal activity, industrial accidents, or even mini-epidemics. Augmenting its coverage of field first aid for response personnel, this edition contains up-to-date tools such as checklists and streamlined procedures for on-scene coordination. It incorporates the latest detection devices, cost/recovery and hazard analyses, diagnostic methods, pretreatments, vaccines, decontamination techniques, antidotes, and medical treatments available. Includes a new perspective on the progress and projected developments for military protocols and procedures Emergency Response Handbook for Chemical and Biological Agents and Weapons, Second Edition can be used as an independent reference or in training courses for emergency responders, government agencies, hospitals, and commercial sectors handling chemical spills, biological threats, or radiation hazards.

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January 6, 2005: A Gas Attack on Home Ground The Massacre at Columbine High School Guide to Chemical and Biological Agent Response Introduction to Biological Agents and Toxins Guides for Emergency Response: Biological Agent or Weapons Anthrax Botulism Brucellosis Glanders (includes Melioidosis) Plague Q Fever Ricin Staphylococcal Enterotoxin (SEB) Smallpox (Variola) 171 Mycotoxins/T-2 Tularemia Viral Encephalitus Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) Guides for Emergency Response: Chemical Agents and Weapons Arsenical Vesicants including Ethyldichloroarsine (ED) Methyldichloroarsine (MD) Phenyldichloroarsine (PD) Arsine Cyanogen Chloride (CK) Diphosgene & Phosgene Distilled Mustard (H, HD) Blood Agent Hydrogen Cyanide (AC): Blood Agent Blister Agent Lewisite (L) and Blister Agent Mustard-Lewisite Mixture (HL) Nerve Agent GF (GF) Nerve Agent Sarin (GB) Nerve Agent Soman (GD) Nerve Agent Tabun (GA) Nerve Agent VX (VX) Agent Nitrogen Mustard (HN-1), Nitrogen Mustard (HN-2), and Nitrogen Mustard (HN-3) Glossary Quick Guide to Agents, Drugs, Equipment, Gear, Programs, and Terminology Appendices Lethal Nerve Agent (VX) International Chemical Safety Cards Frequently Asked Questions about Smallpox Lewisite Recognition of Illness Associated with the Intentional Release of a Biologic Agent Antimicrobial Prophylaxis to Prevent Anthrax Among Decontamination/Cleanup Workers Responding to an Intentional Distribution of Bacillus anthracis Meliodosis Glanders Brucellosis Key Facts about Tularemia Facts about Pneumonic Plague Botulism Facts for Health Care Providers Fact Sheet: Anthrax Information for Health Care Providers Material Safety Data Sheet—Lethal Nerve Agent Sarin (GB) Material Safety Data Sheet—Lethal Nerve Agents Sulfur Mustards (HD and THD) Material Safety Data Sheet—Lethal Nerve Agents Soman (GD and Thickened GD) Material Safety Data Sheet —Lethal Nerve Agent Tabun (GA) Agent T Decontaminating Agent, DS2 NATO Handbook on Medical Aspects of NBC Defensive Operations AMedP-6(B) Bibliography Index

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John R. Cashman