Biological and Chemical Terrorism: A Pharmacy Preparedness Guide
- ISBN-10
- 1585280488
- ISBN-13
- 9781585280483
- Category
- Biological warfare
- Pages
- 232
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- ASHP
- Author
- Raymond S. Weinstein
Description
Biological and chemical terrorism is no longer hypothetical speculation -- it's a frightening new reality in the world today. Health-system pharmacy will play an essential role in the response to any future attacks involving these deadly agents. This book provides healthcare professionals with the tools necessary to develop a viable plan to respond to biological and chemical terrorism. Inside you'll find a brief history of biological and chemical terrorism, a comprehensive review of the agents most likely to be used (anthrax, smallpox, phosgene, nerve gas, etc.), and an extensive list of references to help you build a library on this important subject. Use this book as a starting point to prepare your health-system pharmacy to handle the growing threat from weapons of mass destruction. Book jacket.
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