8. Medical Preparedness
Published Online: 30 NOV 2012
DOI: 10.1002/9781118529713.ch8
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Book Title
CBRN and Hazmat Incidents at Major Public Events: Planning and Response
Additional Information
How to Cite
Kaszeta, D. (2012) Medical Preparedness, in CBRN and Hazmat Incidents at Major Public Events: Planning and Response, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781118529713.ch8
Publication History
- Published Online: 30 NOV 2012
- Published Print: 12 NOV 2012
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781118288191
Online ISBN: 9781118529713
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Keywords:
- medical response;
- HAZMAT;
- chemical-warfare agents;
- nerve agents;
- cyanides
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
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How will CBRN/HAZMAT Present itself to the Medical System?
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The Concept of “Special Events Medical Services”
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General Planning Considerations
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Mass Casualty Planning
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Hospital Decontamination
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Medical Surveillance
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Dealing with the “Worried Well”