Bioterrorism : a guide for hospital preparedness /: a guide for hospital preparedness. (©2005)
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- Bioterrorism : a guide for hospital preparedness /: a guide for hospital preparedness. (©2005)
- Main Title:
- Bioterrorism : a guide for hospital preparedness
- Further Information:
- Note: Joseph R. Masci and Elizabeth Bass.
- Other Names:
- Masci, Joseph R
Bass, Elizabeth R (Elizabeth Ruth), 1951- - Contents:
- 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
- Publisher Details:
- Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press
- Publication Date:
- 2005
- Copyright Date:
- 2005
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (361 pages), illustrations
- Subjects:
- 363.34/97
Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism -- prevention & control
Disaster Planning -- methods
Emergency Service, Hospital -- organization & administration
Hospitals, Urban -- organization & administration
Information Dissemination -- methods
NATURE -- Natural Disasters
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Disasters & Disaster Relief
Bioterrorism
Electronic books - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 0203491378
9780203491379
9780849316609 - Related ISBNs:
- 084931660X
- Notes:
- Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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- British Library HMNTS - ELD.DS.160707
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