Handbook of Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Agent Exposures (Hardcover)

Treating nuclear, biological, and chemical agent exposures presents a unique set of challenges. These scenarios usually involve multiple exposures, sometimes even mass exposures, from a single, often poorly-defined, event. Early symptoms are not distinct and can often be variable. Laboratory analyses may be required from environmental, often nonbiological, specimens. Scene evaluation and pre-hospital decontamination may turn out to be the most important intervention. Hospital resource utilization must be a consideration. Even the pathologist performing autopsies needs adequate preparation. It is with these considerations in mind that the Handbook of Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Agent Exposures was created. Taking a concise yet comprehensive, clinical approach to the treatment of these exposures, the authors provide concise information on radiation substances, biological agents, chemical toxins, laboratory tests, and antidotes. The book includes essays on topics such as Field Identification and Decontamination of Toxins, Bioterrorism and the Skin, and Mass Exposures Involving the Pediatric Population. A quick review of the contents will tell you that this book contains the tools you need when facing the formidable tasks of diagnosing and treating nuclear, biological, and chemical agent exposures.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2007
First published:	March 2007
Editors:	Jerrold B. Leikin • Robin B. McFee • Robert Kerscher
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 44mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	752
ISBN-13:	978-1-4200-4477-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Chemical & biological weapons Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Pharmacology > Medical toxicology Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > Environmental factors
LSN:	1-4200-4477-X
Barcode:	9781420044775

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