Assessing medical preparedness to respond to a terrorist nuclear event : workshop report by Benjamin, Georges; McGeary, Michael G. H; McCutchen, Susan R; Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Medical Preparedness for a Terrorist Nuclear Event instant download

Assessing medical preparedness to respond to a terrorist nuclear event : workshop report by Benjamin, Georges; McGeary, Michael G. H; McCutchen, Susan R; Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Medical Preparedness for a Terrorist Nuclear Event instant download

xx, 168 p. : 23 cm, Includes bibliographical references (p.110-114), Topic 1. Effects of a 10-kt IND detonation on human health and the area health care system -- Topic 2. Medical care of victims of the immediate and fallout effects of a 10-kt IND detonation -- Topic 3. Expected benefit of radiation countermeasures -- Topic 4. Protective actions and interventions in the event of a 10-kt IND detonation -- Topic 5. Risk communication, public reactions, and psychological consequences in the event of a 10-kt IND detonation -- Topic 6. Federal and state medical resources for responding to an IND event -- Topic 7. Current preparedness for responding to the immediate casualities of an IND event -- Topic 8. Current preparedness to prevent and treat the delayed casualties of an IND event