Preparing hospitals for bioterror : a medical and biomedical systems approach /

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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 ad...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: McIsaac, Joseph H. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, ©2006.
Colección:Biomedical Engineering.
Temas:
Emergency medical services.
Hospitals > Emergency services.
Bioterrorism.
Bioterrorism
Hospital Administration
Emergency Service, Hospital
Emergency Medical Services
Services des urgences médicales.
Hôpitaux > Services des urgences.
Bioterrorisme.
Hôpitaux > Administration.
emergency medical centers.
emergency rooms.
Emergency medical services
Hospitals > Emergency services
dissertations.
Academic theses
Academic theses.
Thèses et écrits académiques.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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. Principles and techniques discussed are applicable to all disasters, both large and small, not just bioterrorism Technical aspects such as hospital power and telecommunications are covered, in addition to patient care, response to mass casualties, large-scale drills, and surge capacity. Organized along functional lines, patient flow, medical specialty, and infrastructure A complimentary website with supplementary materials, check-lists, and references enhances the text and provides additional resources for preparedness.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xv, 443 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780120884407
0120884402
0080465684
9780080465685
1280707550
9781280707551
9786610707553
6610707553

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