Hospital Preparation for Bioterror
A Medical and Biomedical Systems Approach

The most appropriate and timely guide for healthcare professionals.

Joseph H. McIsaac (Author)

9780120884407

Hardback, published 6 November 2006

464 pages, Approx. 100 illustrations
23.4 x 19 x 2.9 cm, 1.06 kg

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.

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

Subject Areas: Personal safety [VFB], Biomedical engineering [MQW], Accident & emergency medicine [MMK], Medical administration & management [MBPM], Environmental factors [MBNH2], Chemical & biological weapons [JWMC]