PDR Guide to Biological and Chemical Warfare Response: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention by John G. Bartlett, PDR Staff
* Publisher: Thomson Healthcare
* Pub. Date: February 2002
* ISBN-13: 9781563634260
* Sales Rank: 456,613
* 412pp
* Series: Bioterrorism: Professional
* Edition Description: 1ST
Synopsis
Are you ready to deal with bioterrorism? No one can predict which toxins will be released, but this fundamental reference will arm you with the essential facts you need to cope with over 50 of the most likely possibilities - outlining the telltale signs and symptoms of each, and summarizing the appropriate clinical response. Based on the most current medical literature and reviewed by hundreds of experts from leading medical institutions throughout the United States, this practical guide for clinicians is the only book of its kind.
Here in one convenient volume you'll find all the basics required for safe, effective emergency action when confronted with a biological or chemical attack.
A small sample of the unique information you will find:
Diagnosis and Indicated Clinical Response - Concise overviews of biological weapons such as anthrax, Ebola, smallpox, and plague, plus chemical agents such as arsine, cyanide, mustard gas, Sarin, Tabun, and VX.
Treatment Modalities - Key guidelines for using anthrax and smallpox vaccines, ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, gentamicin, streptomycin, and 47 other therapeutic agents.
In-Depth Prescribing Information - Detailed data on over 20 drugs indicated for conditions induced by biological attack.
Medical Safety - Precautions to take against biological agents, recommendations for protective clothing, and an extensive directory of clothing suppliers.
Government Advisories - Official recommendations for prophylaxis and treatment of anthrax, the use of smallpox vaccine, and more.
Library Journal
Designed as a ready reference, the PDRR Guide highlights symptoms and effective treatments, including dosage and supportive care. The text is divided into seven sections: biological agents, chemical agents, treatment modalities, antibiotics, vaccines, medical safety, and government guidelines and advisories. Altogether, 50 biological and chemical agents, 50 treatment modalities, and 23 drugs are described in detail. Most of the toxicological data are extracted from MicromedexR, a series of four databases from Thomson offering advice drawn from medical literature, clinical specialists, and drug manufacturers. The information on prescribing antibiotics is in standard PDRR format. A directory of protective-clothing manufacturers and distributors is a nice addition. No index is provided, but there is a useful table of contents. Neither book includes color photos showing skin manifestations upon exposure to these agents, something that would be especially useful for clinicians unfamiliar with smallpox, anthrax, or other up-until-now exotic diseases. The Journal of the American Medical Association, for example, publishes consensus-based recommendations for the management of bioterrorist diseases that include such illustrations, and they can also be found in Sen. Bill Frist's recent, consumer-oriented When Every Moment Counts. While much of the information here is already available from disparate sources, these two volumes offer timesaving convenience at low cost with minimal overlap. If you must choose only one, take Bioterrorism and Public Health, as its index and easily readable table of contents facilitate subject searching. Anne C. Tomlin, Auburn Memorial Hosp. Lib., NY Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
Here in one convenient volume you'll find all the basics required for safe, effective emergency action when confronted with a biological or chemical attack.
A small sample of the unique information you will find:
Diagnosis and Indicated Clinical Response - Concise overviews of biological weapons such as anthrax, Ebola, smallpox, and plague, plus chemical agents such as arsine, cyanide, mustard gas, Sarin, Tabun, and VX.
Treatment Modalities - Key guidelines for using anthrax and smallpox vaccines, ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, gentamicin, streptomycin, and 47 other therapeutic agents.
In-Depth Prescribing Information - Detailed data on over 20 drugs indicated for conditions induced by biological attack.
Medical Safety - Precautions to take against biological agents, recommendations for protective clothing, and an extensive directory of clothing suppliers.
Government Advisories - Official recommendations for prophylaxis and treatment of anthrax, the use of smallpox vaccine, and more.
Library Journal
Designed as a ready reference, the PDRR Guide highlights symptoms and effective treatments, including dosage and supportive care. The text is divided into seven sections: biological agents, chemical agents, treatment modalities, antibiotics, vaccines, medical safety, and government guidelines and advisories. Altogether, 50 biological and chemical agents, 50 treatment modalities, and 23 drugs are described in detail. Most of the toxicological data are extracted from MicromedexR, a series of four databases from Thomson offering advice drawn from medical literature, clinical specialists, and drug manufacturers. The information on prescribing antibiotics is in standard PDRR format. A directory of protective-clothing manufacturers and distributors is a nice addition. No index is provided, but there is a useful table of contents. Neither book includes color photos showing skin manifestations upon exposure to these agents, something that would be especially useful for clinicians unfamiliar with smallpox, anthrax, or other up-until-now exotic diseases. The Journal of the American Medical Association, for example, publishes consensus-based recommendations for the management of bioterrorist diseases that include such illustrations, and they can also be found in Sen. Bill Frist's recent, consumer-oriented When Every Moment Counts. While much of the information here is already available from disparate sources, these two volumes offer timesaving convenience at low cost with minimal overlap. If you must choose only one, take Bioterrorism and Public Health, as its index and easily readable table of contents facilitate subject searching. Anne C. Tomlin, Auburn Memorial Hosp. Lib., NY Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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