Medical Management of Biological Casualties Handbook The Blue Book

This 4th edition of the Blue Book has been completely re-edited & updated. New chapters have been added on melioidosis, the med. mgmt. of a biological weapon attack, & the use of epidemiologic clues in determining whether an outbreak might have been intentionally spread. A reference appendix has been added for more-in-depth reading on this subject. This handbook is intended as a reference for the health care provider on the front lines, whether on the battlefield or in a clinic, who needs basic summary & treatment info. quickly. Chapters: bacterial agents; viral agents; biological toxins; detection; personal protection; & decontamination.Kortepeter, Mark is the author of 'Medical Management of Biological Casualties Handbook The Blue Book', published 2003 under ISBN 9780756724061 and ISBN 0756724066.