1st Edition
Bioterrorism A Guide for Hospital Preparedness
388 Pages
29 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
392 Pages
by
CRC Press
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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. Bioterrorism: A Guide for Hospital Preparedness... Read more
Section I: The Scope of the Problem for Hospitals
The Historical and Political Context of Bioterrorism Concerns About Bioterrorism
The Public Health System's State of Readiness
Section II: Improving Hospital Readiness and Response
Hospital Preparations and Needs
Targeting Staff Education
Psychological Factors in Dealing with Patients and the Public
Managing Stress on Hospital Staff
Communicating Through the Media
Frequently-Asked Questions About Bioterrorism
Section III: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Likely Biological Agents
Likely Agents of Bioterrorism
Diagnosis and Management of Agents of Bioterrorism
Meeting the Unique Needs of Children
The Role of Clinicians in Private Practice or Clinic Settings in Responding to a Biological Attack
Internet Sources of Information
Section IV: Tabletop Exercises
Plague
Smallpox
Anthrax
Ricin
Hemorrhagic Fever
Botulism
Section V: Appendix
Drug and Vaccine Compendium
Smallpox Vaccination
National Readiness Exercises
The Historical and Political Context of Bioterrorism Concerns About Bioterrorism
The Public Health System's State of Readiness
Section II: Improving Hospital Readiness and Response
Hospital Preparations and Needs
Targeting Staff Education
Psychological Factors in Dealing with Patients and the Public
Managing Stress on Hospital Staff
Communicating Through the Media
Frequently-Asked Questions About Bioterrorism
Section III: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Likely Biological Agents
Likely Agents of Bioterrorism
Diagnosis and Management of Agents of Bioterrorism
Meeting the Unique Needs of Children
The Role of Clinicians in Private Practice or Clinic Settings in Responding to a Biological Attack
Internet Sources of Information
Section IV: Tabletop Exercises
Plague
Smallpox
Anthrax
Ricin
Hemorrhagic Fever
Botulism
Section V: Appendix
Drug and Vaccine Compendium
Smallpox Vaccination
National Readiness Exercises
Biography
Joseph R. Masci M.D., Elizabeth Bass
