Description |
1 online resource (730 pages) : illustrations, maps |
Contents |
Section 1. Antidotes -- section 2. Biological agents -- section 3. Chemical agents -- section 4. Laboratory analysis -- section 5. Radiation |
Summary |
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 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Environmental toxicology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Poisoning -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Environmental Exposure -- adverse effects
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Antidotes -- therapeutic use
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Poisoning -- therapy
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MEDICAL -- Pharmacology.
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Environmental toxicology
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Poisoning
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Genre/Form |
handbooks.
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Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Leikin, Jerrold B
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McFee, Robin B
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ISBN |
9781420044782 |
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1420044788 |
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