Bioterrorism: A Guide for Hospital PreparednessCRC Press, 28 dic 2004 - 392 páginas 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.Bioterr |
Índice
Chapter 1 The Historical and Political Context of Bioterrorism Concerns | 3 |
Chapter 2 Bioterrorism and the Public Health System | 29 |
Improving Hospital Readiness and Response | 47 |
Chapter 3 Hospital Preparations and Needs | 49 |
Chapter 4 Targeting Staff Education | 77 |
Chapter 5 Psychological Factors in Patients and the Public | 87 |
Chapter 6 Managing Stress on Hospital Staff | 111 |
Chapter 7 Communicating through the Media | 123 |
Tabletop Exercises | 277 |
Tabletop Exercises | 279 |
Plague | 283 |
Smallpox | 289 |
Anthrax | 295 |
Ricin | 301 |
Hemorrhagic Fever | 305 |
Botulism | 309 |
Chapter 8 Frequently Asked Questions | 151 |
Prevention Diagnosis and Treatment of Likely Biological Agents | 167 |
Chapter 9 Likely Agents of Biological Attack | 169 |
Chapter 10 Diagnosis and Management of Agents of Bioterrorism | 191 |
Chapter 11 Meeting the Needs of Children | 227 |
Chapter 12 The Role of Clinicians in Private Practice or Clinic Settings in Responding to a Biological Attack | 241 |
Chapter 13 Internet Sources of Information | 247 |
Appendices | 313 |
Drug and Vaccine Compendium | 315 |
Smallpox Vaccination | 323 |
The Lessons of National Readiness Exercises | 335 |
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Back cover | 367 |
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Bioterrorism: A Guide for Hospital Preparedness Joseph R. Masci M.D.,Elizabeth Bass Vista previa restringida - 2004 |
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