Beyond Anthrax : The Weaponization of Infectious Diseases
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat28096
edited by Suzanne M. Lutwick, Larry I. Lutwick.
--Totowa, NJ:
Humana Press
, c2009.
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- Online
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- Author
- Lutwick, Suzanne M
- Other Authors
- Lutwick, Larry I
- Responsibility
- edited by Suzanne M. Lutwick, Larry I. Lutwick
- Place of Publication
- Totowa, NJ
- Publisher
- Humana Press
- Date of Publication
- c2009
- ISBN
- 9781597453264
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Biological Warfare Agents
- Bioterrorism - prevention & control
- Communicable Disease Control - methods
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Terrorism : Emergency Preparedness and Response for the Primary Care Physician
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat40608
Alan L. Melnick.
--New York, NY:
Springer
, c2008.
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This book provides sought-after guidance to primary care physicians on preparing for and responding to terrorist events. Chapters offer a fundamental understanding of the epidemiology and relevant clinical aspects of diseases caused by biological agents (anthrax, plague, smallpox, botulism, tularemia, and hemorrhagic viruses), chemical agents (nerve and blister), and radiological agents. The text details how to detect terrorist-caused illness as early as possible, how to provide defensive or pr…
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- Author
- Melnick, Alan L
- Responsibility
- Alan L. Melnick
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2008
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvii, 248 p. : 35 illus., 14 illus. in color)
- ISBN
- 9780387472324
- 9780387472317 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bioterrorism
- Chemical Terrorism
- Civil Defense - methods
- Disaster Planning - methods
- Public Health
- Radiation Injuries - therapy
- Abstract
- This book provides sought-after guidance to primary care physicians on preparing for and responding to terrorist events. Chapters offer a fundamental understanding of the epidemiology and relevant clinical aspects of diseases caused by biological agents (anthrax, plague, smallpox, botulism, tularemia, and hemorrhagic viruses), chemical agents (nerve and blister), and radiological agents. The text details how to detect terrorist-caused illness as early as possible, how to provide defensive or preventive therapy, and how to triage and treat ill patients. Emphasis is placed on addressing both the physical and psychological impact on patients and providers. The author also examines how to work effectively with public health officials at the local, state, and national levels on the delivery of preventive and therapeutic measures. Surveillance activities, plans for handling mass casualties, and responding to concerns about risk are discussed as well. The practical approach is also applicable to accidental and natural disasters. This timely resource is invaluable for primary care physicians who want to better understand their role for patients and the public in emergency preparedness.
- Contents
- Emergency Preparedness for the Primary Care Physician -- Biological Terrorism -- Chemical Terrorism -- Radiological Terrorism -- Mental Health and Terrorism -- The Primary Care Physician's Role in Supporting the Public Health Response to Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Terrorism.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Biological Weapons Defense : Infectious Diseases and Counterbioterrorism
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat28273
edited by Luther E. Lindler, Frank J. Lebeda, George W. Korch.
--Totowa, NJ:
Humana Press
, c2005.
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- Online
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- Author
- Lindler, Luther E
- Other Authors
- Lebeda, Frank J
- Korch, George W
- Responsibility
- edited by Luther E. Lindler, Frank J. Lebeda, George W. Korch
- Place of Publication
- Totowa, NJ
- Publisher
- Humana Press
- Date of Publication
- c2005
- Series Title
- Infectious disease
- ISBN
- 9781592597642
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bioterrorism - prevention & control
- Disaster Planning
- Communicable Disease Control - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Infectious diseases
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Bioterrorism and Infectious Agents : A New Dilemma for the 21st Century
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat29166
edited by I. W. Fong, Kenneth Alibek.
--New York, NY:
Springer-Verlag
, c2009.
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- Online
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- Other Authors
- Fong, Ignatius W.
- Alibek, Kenneth
- Responsibility
- edited by I. W. Fong, Kenneth Alibek
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Date of Publication
- c2009
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvi, 271 p.)
- Series Title
- Emerging infectious diseases of the 21st century
- ISBN
- 9781441912664
- 9781441912657 (print)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bioterrorism - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Public health
- Infectious diseases
- Contents
- 1. Anthrax: A Disease and a Weapon -- 2. Plague as a Biological Weapon -- 3. Tularemia and Bioterrorism -- 4. Melioidosis and Glanders as Possible Biological Weapons -- 5. Smallpox as a Weapon for Bioterrorism -- 6. Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses as Biological Weapons -- 7. Botulism as a Potential Agent of Bioterrorism -- 8. Ricin: A Possible, Noninfectious Biological Weapon -- 9. Bioterrorism Alert for Health Care Workers -- 10. The Economics of Planning and Preparing for Bioterrorism.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Ciottone's disaster medicine
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat50492
Ciottone, Gregory.
(2nd ed.)
--Philadelphia, PA:
Elsevier
, 2016.
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- Online
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- Author
- Ciottone, Gregory
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, PA
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Date of Publication
- 2016
- ISBN
- 9780323286657
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Disaster Medicine - methods
- Disaster Planning - methods
- Disasters
- Bioterrorism - prevention & control
- Emergency Medical Services - methods
- Radioactive Hazard Release - prevention & control
- Notes
- Access to this online resource is restricted to IWK Health Centre employees working from inside the hospital network.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Clinical Guide to Bioweapons and Chemical Agents
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat28260
by Vincent E. Friedewald.
--London:
Springer
, c2008.
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- Online
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- Author
- Friedewald, Vincent E
- Responsibility
- by Vincent E. Friedewald
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2008
- ISBN
- 9781846287879
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Biological Warfare Agents
- Chemical Warfare Agents
- Bioterrorism
- Chemical Terrorism
- Communicable Diseases - diagnosis
- Poisons
- Emergency Medicine
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Emergency medicine
- Toxicology
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Counteraction to Chemical and Biological Terrorism in East European Countries
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat29472
edited by C. Dishovsky, A. Pivovarov.
--Dordrecht:
Springer Netherlands
, c2009.
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- Online
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- Author
- Dishovsky, C
- Other Authors
- Pivovarov, A
- Responsibility
- edited by C. Dishovsky, A. Pivovarov
- Place of Publication
- Dordrecht
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Date of Publication
- c2009
- ISBN
- 9789048123421
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Public health
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Disaster medicine
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat31386
[edited by] Gregory R. Ciottone ; associate editors, Paul D. Biddinger, Robert G. Darling, Saleh Fares ... [et al.].
(2nd ed.)
--Philadelphia, PA:
Elsevier Mosby
, c2016.
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The most comprehensive resource of its kind, Ciottone’s Disaster Medicine, 2nd Edition, thoroughly covers isolated domestic events as well as global disasters and humanitarian crises. Dr. Gregory Ciottone and more than 200 worldwide authorities share their knowledge and expertise on the preparation, assessment, and management of both natural and man-made disasters, including terrorist attacks and the threat of biological warfare. Part 1 offers an A-to-Z resource for every aspect of disaster me…
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- Ciottone, Gregory R
- Responsibility
- [edited by] Gregory R. Ciottone ; associate editors, Paul D. Biddinger, Robert G. Darling, Saleh Fares ... [et al.]
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Alternate Title
- Ciottone’s disaster medicine
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, PA
- Publisher
- Elsevier Mosby
- Date of Publication
- c2016
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxxi, 1048 p.)
- ISBN
- 9780323286657 (electronic bk.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Disaster Medicine
- Disaster Planning
- Disasters
- Bioterrorism - prevention & control
- Emergency Medical Services - methods
- Radioactive Hazard Release - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Disaster medicine
- Disaster Planning - methods
- Bioterrorism - prevention & control
- Disasters
- Emergency Medical Services - methods
- Radioactive Hazard Release - prevention & control
- Abstract
- The most comprehensive resource of its kind, Ciottone’s Disaster Medicine, 2nd Edition, thoroughly covers isolated domestic events as well as global disasters and humanitarian crises. Dr. Gregory Ciottone and more than 200 worldwide authorities share their knowledge and expertise on the preparation, assessment, and management of both natural and man-made disasters, including terrorist attacks and the threat of biological warfare. Part 1 offers an A-to-Z resource for every aspect of disaster medicine and management, while Part 2 features an exhaustive compilation of every conceivable disaster event, organized to facilitate quick reference in a real-time setting.
- Contents
- Section 1: Introduction -- Section 2: Domestic and International Resources -- Section 3: Pre-Event Topics -- Section 4: Event Response Topics -- Section 5: Mechanical Operations in Disaster -- Section 6: Post-Event Topics -- Section 7: Topics Unique to Terrorist Events and High-Threat Disaster Response -- Section 8: Operational Medicine -- Section 9: Natural Disasters -- Section 10: Nuclear/Radiation Events -- Section 11: Chemical Events -- Section 12: Biologic Events: Introduction -- Section 13: Events Resulting in Blast Injuries -- Section 14: Events Resulting in Burn Injuries -- Section 15: Events Resulting in Ballistic Injuries -- Section 16: Events Resulting in Structural Collapse/Crashing/Crushing -- Section 17: Other Events/Combination Events.
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- e-Book
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- Online
Risk Assessment and Risk Communication Strategies in Bioterrorism Preparedness
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat28601
edited by Manfred S. Green, Jonathan Zenilman, Dani Cohen, Itay Wiser, Ran D. Balicer.
--Dordrecht, Netherlands:
Springer
, c2007.
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The anthrax envelopes incident in the United States in 2001 created the impetus for a substantial increase in preparedness for bioterrorist threats among both public health and law enforcement professionals, worldwide. Ever increasing resources are now being allocated for dealing with a wide variety of potential threats, from the reintroduction of eradicated viruses such as smallpox to the possibility of genetically engineered novel pathogens. Despite the potentially devastating consequences of…
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- Green, Manfred S
- Other Authors
- NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Risk Assessment and Risk Communication in Bioterrorism (2005 : Ein-Gedi, Israel)
- Other Authors
- Zenilman, Jonathan
- Cohen, Dani
- Wiser, Itay
- Balicer, Ran D
- Responsibility
- edited by Manfred S. Green, Jonathan Zenilman, Dani Cohen, Itay Wiser, Ran D. Balicer
- Place of Publication
- Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2007
- ISBN
- 9781402058080
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bioterrorism - prevention & control
- Disaster Planning
- Communications Media
- Risk Assessment
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Infectious diseases
- Epidemiology
- Public health
- Abstract
- The anthrax envelopes incident in the United States in 2001 created the impetus for a substantial increase in preparedness for bioterrorist threats among both public health and law enforcement professionals, worldwide. Ever increasing resources are now being allocated for dealing with a wide variety of potential threats, from the reintroduction of eradicated viruses such as smallpox to the possibility of genetically engineered novel pathogens. Despite the potentially devastating consequences of the various projected bioterror scenarios, it remains remarkably difficult to quantitatively assess the actual risk in each of these scenarios. Nevertheless, such risk assessment is crucial for determining the appropriate allocation of resources for research and preparedness. The public anxiety expected during a large-scale bioterrorism attack may even be more damaging than the direct effects of the bioterrorism agent, both in health-related and economic outcomes. Carefully tailored risk communication is a major tool for individuals, decision-makers or even entire communities to make educated decisions about their responses to well-being, and avoid social disruption. In this book, we have included articles from leading experts in the various disciplines associated with risk assessment and risk communication associated with bioterrorism. These papers are based on presentations at a NATO Advanced Research Workshop in Israel in June 2005, which addressed these issues. The resulting volume integrates the viewpoints of public health, law enforcement, risk analysis and media experts into a comprehensive, practical guide for approaching risk assessment and risk communication in a bioterrorism event.
- Contents
- Introduction to bioterrorism risk assessment -- Some public health perspectives on quantitative risk assessments for bioterrorism -- Situational awareness in a bioterror attack via probability modeling -- The bioterrorism threat -- Change of mind-set following 9/11 : the few that are already willing to resort to weapons of mass destruction -- Antimicrobial prophylaxis and providing subacute care in the context of a bioterrorism event : lessons learned from 2001 -- Detecting and responding to bioterrorism -- Species-neutral disease surveillance: a foundation of risk assessment and communication -- Introduction to bioterrorism risk communication -- Risk communication to health-care workers as a risk reduction measure in bioterrorism -- Anthrax-Euronet and beyond : challenges of scientific research on high risk agents -- Risk communication and public behavior in emergencies -- Prevention strategies and promoting psychological resilience to bioterrorism through communication -- Risk communication and the community response to a bioterrorist attack : the role of an Internet-based early warning system a.k.a. "the informal sector" -- Information systems for risk communication related to bioterrorism -- Risk assessment in smallpox bioterrorist aggression -- Renewal of immunological memory to smallpox : use of new tools yields old results -- Preparing for a smallpox bioterrorist attack: pulse vaccination as an optimal strategy -- Additional abstracts.
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- e-Book
- Publication Type
- Congress
- Location
- Online
Toxico-terrorism : emergency response and clinical approach to chemical, biological, and radiological agents
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat27293
[edited by] Robin B. McFee, Jerrold B. Leikin.
--New York, NY:
McGraw-Hill Medical
, c2008.
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- Online
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- Author
- McFee, Robin B
- Other Authors
- Leikin, Jerrold B
- Responsibility
- [edited by] Robin B. McFee, Jerrold B. Leikin
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Medical
- Date of Publication
- c2008
- ISBN
- 9780071593557
- 0071593551
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bioterrorism - prevention & control
- Chemical Terrorism - prevention & control
- Emergency Medical Services
- Disaster Planning
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
