Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Terrorism

Description:

"Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Terrorism: Emergency Response and Public Protection provides emergency responders and the general public with expert instruction on: types of weapons of mass destruction that could be used in a terrorist attack; mechanisms and conventional explosives that terrorists could use to disperse nuclear, chemical, or biological agents; routes by which victims may be exposed to these weapons; health hazards resulting from exposure; emergency preparedness planning; reduction of exposure risks to emergency responders; reduction of exposure risks to the general public; decontamination methods; prioritizing the treatment of injuries; medical treatment options for victims; methods to best increase chances of surviving a nuclear blast; and radiation exposure guidelines." "A "Summary of Recommendations" chapter provides a quick synopsis for split-second look-ups in the field - delivering sound advice that can reduce risks, prevent panic, and save lives in the event of a terrorist attack involving weapons of mass destruction."--Jacket.

subjects: Medical emergencies,  Terrorism,  Central government policies,  Public health & preventive medicine,  Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle,  War & defence operations,  Political Freedom & Security - Terrorism,  Science,  Science/Mathematics,  Military - Biological & Chemical Warfare,  Military - Nuclear Warfare,  House & Home / Security,  Environmental Science,  Chemische oorlogvoering,  Kernwapens,  Disaster Planning,  Massavernietigingswapens,  Chemische wapens,  Blootstelling,  Terrorisme,  Emergency Medical Services,  Biologische oorlogvoering,  Biologische wapens,  Noodgevallen,  Bioterrorism,  Emergencies,  Urgences médicales,  Bioterrorisme,  MEDICAL,  Nursing,  Emergency,  Emergency Medicine,  Allied Health Services