Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Terrorism: Emergency Response and Public Protection

ISBN-13: 9781566706513 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 204 str.

Mark E. Byrnes; JR. Philip M. Tierno; David A. King

Opis

This book provides guidance on measures that should be considered to protect human lives from terrorist activities involving nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. It provides a historical summary of the development and use of these weapons, and continues with a detailed discussion of the types of radiation and warfare agents that are available, including methods for dispersing them. The text also analyzes human exposure to radiation or chemical and biological agents, along with treatment methods that are available to treat exposed individuals. The authors provide an exploratory look at emergency preparedness measures that can be enacted to mitigate future emergencies, including training techniques and strategies.

Spis treści

IntroductionPurpose and Scope Historical Perspective on Terrorism Targeted against the US Historical Development of Nuclear Weapons Historical Development of Chemical Weapons Historical Development of Biological Weapons Conventional Explosives Available for Dispersing Agents General Types of Radiation and Warfare AgentsRadiation Chemical Warfare Agents Biological Warfare Agents General Hazards from Exposure to Radiation and Warfare AgentsRadiation Chemical Agents Biological Agents Minimizing Exposure to Radiation and Warfare AgentsTime of Exposure Distance Shielding Responding to a Nuclear ExplosionNuclear Explosion Basics Response to Nuclear Explosion Preparing for a Nuclear, Chemical, or Biological AttackEmergency Preparedness Plan Emergency Preparedness Training Emergency Preparedness Practice Drills Alarm Systems Air Purification Systems Water Purification Systems Personal Protective Equipment First Aid Kits Communication Devices Emergency Lighting Emergency Food Supplies Screening Instruments Guidance for Emergency RespondersPrioritizing Injuries Assessing Patients for Contamination Personnel Decontamination Procedures Exposure Guidance for Emergency Responders Training For Emergency Responders Summary of RecommendationsMinimizing Exposure to Radiation (Dirty Bomb) and Warfare Agents Minimizing Exposure to Radiation from Nuclear Explosion Preparing for a Nuclear, Chemical, or Biological Attack Guidance for Emergency Responders

O autorze

Mark E. Byrnes, David A. King, Philip M. Tierno Jr.