Byrnes / King / Tierno, Jr. Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Terrorism

Emergency Response and Public Protection
1. Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-1-135-46201-7
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 200 Seiten

This book provides guidance on measures that should be considered to protect human lives from terrorist activities involving nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. It provides a historical summary of the development and use of these weapons, and continues with a detailed discussion of the types of radiation and warfare agents that are available, including methods for dispersing them. The text also analyzes human exposure to radiation or chemical and biological agents, along with treatment methods that are available to treat exposed individuals. The authors provide an exploratory look at emergency preparedness measures that can be enacted to mitigate future emergencies, including training techniques and strategies.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Byrnes, Mark E.

King, David A.

Tierno, Jr., Philip M.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Präventivmedizin, Gesundheitsförderung, Medizinisches Screening
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Gewalt Terrorismus, Religiöser Fundamentalismus
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Public Health, Gesundheitsmanagement, Gesundheitsökonomie, Gesundheitspolitik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Purpose and Scope

Historical Perspective on Terrorism Targeted against the US

Historical Development of Nuclear Weapons

Historical Development of Chemical Weapons

Historical Development of Biological Weapons

Conventional Explosives Available for Dispersing Agents

General Types of Radiation and Warfare Agents
Radiation

Chemical Warfare Agents

Biological Warfare Agents

General Hazards from Exposure to Radiation and Warfare Agents
Radiation

Chemical Agents

Biological Agents

Minimizing Exposure to Radiation and Warfare Agents
Time of Exposure

Distance

Shielding

Responding to a Nuclear Explosion
Nuclear Explosion Basics

Response to Nuclear Explosion

Preparing for a Nuclear, Chemical, or Biological Attack
Emergency Preparedness Plan

Emergency Preparedness Training

Emergency Preparedness Practice Drills

Alarm Systems

Air Purification Systems

Water Purification Systems

Personal Protective Equipment

First Aid Kits

Communication Devices

Emergency Lighting

Emergency Food Supplies

Screening Instruments

Guidance for Emergency Responders
Prioritizing Injuries

Assessing Patients for Contamination

Personnel Decontamination Procedures

Exposure Guidance for Emergency Responders

Training For Emergency Responders

Summary of Recommendations
Minimizing Exposure to Radiation (Dirty Bomb) and Warfare Agents

Minimizing Exposure to Radiation from Nuclear Explosion

Preparing for a Nuclear, Chemical, or Biological Attack

Guidance for Emergency Responders