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The Handbook of Bioterrorism and Disaster Medicine was created because we felt there was no effective handbook that covered the breadth and scope of this field. Our book incorporates concise chapters, on topics and diseases with abundant web-based references, and careful organization. We hope that all healthcare providers interested or involved with the care of victims of bioterrorism or disaster - including prehos- tal care providers, medical students, nurses, physicians, and those involved with p- lic health or humanitarian aide - find it indispensable. We wish to thank the numerous authors who contributed to this handbook. Throughout the book, consistency of style and depth provide the reader with easy and reliable access to the vast amount of information needed to understand, prepare for, and deal with a bioterrorist attack or disaster. The chapters in this book have been based on scientific studies and data when available. However, more research is ne- ed to more fully understand these complex events.
List of contents
General Concepts.- Defining A Disaster.- Early Warning Systems.- Epidemiology Of Disasters.- Triage.- Disaster Logistics.- Public Health Preparedness.- Intergovernmental and Governmental Organizations.- Nongovernmental Organizations.- Complex Humanitarian Emergencies.- Natural Disasters.- Earthquakes.- Volcanoes.- Floods.- Tsunamis.- Hurricanes And Typhoons.- Tornadoes.- Drought.- Firestorms And Wildfires.- Heatwave/Hyperthermia.- Winter Storm Disasters And Hypothermia.- Bioevents and Manmade Disasters.- The Epidemiology Of War And Conflict.- Weapons Of Mass Destruction.- Anthrax.- Smallpox.- Plague.- Tularemia.- Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers.- Botulism.- Q Fever.- Brucellosis.- Alphaviruses.- Ricin.- Epsilon Toxin.- Staphylococcus Enterotoxin B.- Food- And Water-Borne Agents.- Melioidosis.- Nerve Agents.- Vesicants.- Pulmonary Agents.- Cyanides.- Nuclear Detonation/Ionizing Radiation Exposure.- Hazardous Material Disasters.- Maritime Disasters.- Aviation Disasters.- Medical Management of Disaster-Related Injuries and Disease.- The ABCs and Resuscitation Algorithms for Cardiopulmonary Arrest.- Shock:Diagnosis And Management.- Intravenous Fluid Requirements And Blood Products.- Decontamination.- Acute Inhalation injury.- Electrical Injuries.- Toxicology.- Measles.- Approach To Diarrhea And Dysentery.- Malaria.- Meningitis And Encephalitis.- Tubercolosis.- Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Type 1 And Aids.- Sexually Transmitted Diseases.- Schistosomiasis.- Tetanus.- Bitewounds And Rabies.- Tick-Borne Diseases.- Leptospirosis.- Wound Care Management.- Abdominal Trauma.- Thoracic Trauma.- Neurotrauma.- Blast Injuries.- Crush Injuries.- Missle Injuries.- Burn Management.- Pedriatric Considerations and Disasters.- Pediatric Problems In Developing Countries.- Nutritional Assessment InMalnutritition.- Treatment Of Malnutrition In Children.- Evaluation And Management Of Pediatric Disaster Victims.- Pediatric-Specific Diasater-Related Considerations.- Pediatric Specialty Team Response To Disaster.- Medical and Humanitarian Disasters.- Water,Sanitation,And Hygiene.- Shelter.- Refugees And Internally Displaced Populations.- Child Soldiers.- Reproductive Health.- Education, Health Issues, and Resources.- Emergency Preparedness.- Syndromic Surveillance.- Jchaco Emergency Management Standards.- Health And The Humanitarian/Disasterworker.- Immunization Schedules And Recommendations.- Healthcare Worker Exposures To Blood And Body Fluids.- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.- International Law:A Primer For Healthcare Professionals.- A Guide To The Worldwide Web.
Summary
The Handbook of Bioterrorism and Disaster Medicine was created because we felt there was no effective handbook that covered the breadth and scope of this field. Our book incorporates concise chapters, on topics and diseases with abundant web-based references, and careful organization. We hope that all healthcare providers interested or involved with the care of victims of bioterrorism or disaster — including prehos- tal care providers, medical students, nurses, physicians, and those involved with p- lic health or humanitarian aide — find it indispensable. We wish to thank the numerous authors who contributed to this handbook. Throughout the book, consistency of style and depth provide the reader with easy and reliable access to the vast amount of information needed to understand, prepare for, and deal with a bioterrorist attack or disaster. The chapters in this book have been based on scientific studies and data when available. However, more research is ne- ed to more fully understand these complex events.
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"The textbook, which is composed of 7 chapters, is well-written and easy to read. The chapters are designed, as noted by the editors, to be concise and well-supplemented with Web-based resources. … Overall this text is a useful and well written reference that addresses a wide variety of topics, with a concise and logical approach. In conclusion, this text is well written for those who need a concise primer on bioterrorism and disaster medicine … ." (Steven E Sittig, Respiratory Care, Vol. 52 (11), 2007)
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From the reviews:
"The textbook, which is composed of 7 chapters, is well-written and easy to read. The chapters are designed, as noted by the editors, to be concise and well-supplemented with Web-based resources. ... Overall this text is a useful and well written reference that addresses a wide variety of topics, with a concise and logical approach. In conclusion, this text is well written for those who need a concise primer on bioterrorism and disaster medicine ... ." (Steven E Sittig, Respiratory Care, Vol. 52 (11), 2007)
