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1 online resource (xv, 443 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Summary |
Hospital Preparation for Bioterror provides an extremely timely guide to improving the readiness of hospitals or healthcare organizations to manage mass casualties as a result of bioterrorism, biological warfare, and natural disasters. Contributions from leading law enforcement agencies, hospital administrators, clinical engineers, surgeons and terror-prevention professionals provide the most comprehensive, well-rounded source for this valuable information. Chapters on logistics and protecting the infrastructure help personnel distinguish the specific risks and vulnerabilities of each unique institution and assists in identifying specific solutions for disaster and bioterrorism preparedness. Principles and techniques discussed are applicable to all disasters, both large and small, not just bioterrorism Technical aspects such as hospital power and telecommunications are covered, in addition to patient care, response to mass casualties, large-scale drills, and surge capacity. Organized along functional lines, patient flow, medical specialty, and infrastructure A complimentary website with supplementary materials, check-lists, and references enhances the text and provides additional resources for preparedness. |
| Contents |
The Threat of Bioterrorism; Overview of NBC Weapons and Their Effects; Decontamination & Personal Protection; Governmental Response; Pre-hospital Response; Emergency Department; Infectious Disease & Internal Medicine; Surgical & Critical Care Response; Specialty Response; Nursing; Psychiatry & Social Service; Hospital Administration; Logistical Support; Security; Clinical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering; Facilities Management; Communications; Information Services; Biomaterials & Bioengineering Research and Development; Simulation & Training. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Recurring pitfalls in hospital preparedness and response / Jeffrey N. Rubin -- The history and threat of biological weapons and bioterrorism / Zygmunt F. Dembek -- Hospital syndromic surveillance / Kathy J. Hurt-Mullen [and others] -- Biological agents, effects, treatment, and differential diagnosis / Zygmunt F. Dembek and Theodore J. Cieslak -- Medical considerations for radiological terrorism / James Winkley and Paul D. Mongan -- Nerve and chemical agents / Paul D. Mongan and James Winkley -- Decontamination and personal protection / Joseph H. McIsaac, III -- EMS preparation for terrorist events / Michael Zachera, III -- Emergency department preparation / Michael Zacchera, III and Michael F. Zanker -- Pediatrics: special considerations for children / James F. Wiley, II -- The role of psychiatry and social services in the hospital response to bioterrorism / Julian D. Ford -- Bioterrorism and obstetrics: the exposed pregnant patient / Renee A. Bobrowski, John F. Greene, Jr. and Joel Sorosky -- Operating room preparation for mass casualties / Joseph H. McIsaac, III -- Bioterrorism and implications for nurses and nursing / Jacquelyn McQuay -- The role of pharmacy in emergency preparedness / Robert S. Guynn -- The clinical engineering department role in emergency preparedness / Duane Mariotti -- Amateur radio support for hospitals / Marina Zuetell -- Hospital power: critical care / James F. Newton -- Electromagnetic interference / Joseph H. McIsaac, III -- Chapter for simulation for bioterrorism / Thomas C. Mort and Stephen Donahue -- Simulation II: preparing for biodisasters / Richard R. Kyle, Jr. -- Hospital large-scale drills / Garrett Havican -- Response to SARS as a prototype for bioterrorism : lessons in a regional hospital in Hong Kong / Arthur Chun-Wing Lau [and others]. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Emergency medical services.
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Emergency medical services. |
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Hospitals -- Emergency services.
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Hospitals -- Emergency services. |
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Bioterrorism.
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Bioterrorism. |
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Bioterrorism. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
McIsaac, Joseph H.
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| Cover Title |
Hospital preparation for bioterror |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Preparing hospitals for bioterror. Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, ©2006 0120884402 9780120884407 (DLC) 2006011115 (OCoLC)66463523 |
| ISBN |
9780120884407 |
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0120884402 |
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0080465684 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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9780080465685 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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