Bioter: The May 2002 ISS of Emergency Medicine, Vol. 20

Author: Robert G. Darling
Published: June 2002
Publisher: Saunders W B Co
ISBN: 0721601197

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Few events in American history have so traumatised and galvanised a nation as the events of September 11, 2001 and the subsequent acts of bioterrorism involving weaponised anthrax spores. Our enemies appear determined to strike us in anyway that they can - regardless of the consequences. It is hoped that this collection of papers will serve as an essential resource for medical and public health professionals - including public health practitioners, epidemiologists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants and other allied health care providers and medical emergency responders - who would seek to improve their ability to counter acts of biological terrorism. Features:

Includes a historical discussion of biological weapons and the evolution of the threat from the early nineteenth century to the present
Discuss the agents of bioterrorism using the Centers for Disease Control's classification scheme "Critical Biological Agents threat list - Categories A, B and C."
Category A agents pose the greatest threat to our medical and public health systems and are therefore reviewed in some depth
Discuss the role of the laboratory and some of the unique medical management issues pertaining to bioterrorism
Includes an article describing an algorithmic approach to managing suspected victims of bioterrorism
A separate chapter is devoted entirely to emergency mental healthmanagement. Most mental health professionals predict, and research supports, that psychological casualties will vastly outnumber those patients truly exposed and may be difficult, if not impossible, to differentiate
A series of articles explores the many operational issues in preparing for and responding to bioterrorism events in the emergency department and hospital, and at the local, state, and federal levels
Concludes with a discussion of the profound future challenges to our efforts to stay one step ahead of those who wish us harm

Table of Contents
Dedication
Foreword
Preface
The History and Threat of Biological Warfare and Terrorism
Threats in Bioterrorism I: CDC Category A Agents
Threats in Bioterrorism II: CDC Category B and C Agents
Diagnostic Analyses of Biological Agent-Caused Syndromes: Laboratory and Technical Assistance
Medical Management of the Suspected Victim of Bioterrorism: An Algorithmic Approach to the Undifferentiated Patient
Medical Management of Vulnerable Populations and Co-morbid Conditions of Victims of Bioterrorism
Emergency Mental Health Management in Bioterrorism Events
Mass Casualty Management of a Large-Scale Bioterrorist Event: An Epidemiological Approach That Shapes Triage Decisions
Bioterrorism Preparedness I: The Emergency Department and Hospital
Bioterrorism Preparedness II: The Community and Emergency Medical Services Systems
Bioterrorism Preparedness III: State and Federal Programs and Response
Future Challenges in Preparing for and Responding to Bioterrorism Events
Index

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