EMS & Fire Science (Brady)

For courses in Weapons of Mass Destruction, EMS, and Hazardous Materials.

Bombs and explosives, incendiary devices, nuclear weapons, and chemical/biological warfare agents are the most lethal and destructive devices known to man. These weapons of mass destruction (WMD) are an increasing concern for prehospital responders—and there is a growing need for medical information on the care of their victims. The only text on this subject written by EMS providers for EMS providers, this is a comprehensive, up-to-date treatment of a rapidly emerging field.

• Discussion of prehospital care of injuries from the “BNICE” threats—Includes biological agents, nuclear bombs, incendiary devices, chemical agents, and conventional explosives.

  • Prepares Emergency Service personnel for any type of WMD emergency. Ex.___

• Guidelines on how to cope with the unique medical effects of WMD—Covers both basic and advanced life support techniques.

  • Allows flexibility so that the book can be used for both the basic and advanced providers. Ex.___

• The most up-to-date recommendations for the care of complex illnesses and injuries from WMD.

  • Gives EMS providers the most up-to-date information on crucial topics. Ex.___

• High-quality illustrations—Provides a comprehensive, detailed view of the unique care environment in a WMD incident.

  • Helps make the information clear in a visual way. Ex.___

• Special chapters on personal protection and patient decontamination.

  • Helps to protect emergency service personnel from injuring themselves and/or their co-workers in the process of dealing with a WMD situation. Ex.___

• Appendices on WMD medications, military personnel protection procedures, and field amputation of entrapped victims.

  • Provides additional resources to help personnel be prepared for special situations. Ex.___

1. Medical Aspects of WMD.


2. Prehospital Response to WMD.


3. Care of Explosive & Incendiary Injuries.


4. Care of Chemical Agent Injuries.


5. Care of Biological Agent Illnesses.


6. Care of Nuclear Injuries.


7. Personal Protection & Patient Decontamination.


Appendix A: Medications.


Appendix B: NBC Protection Procedures.


Appendix C: Field Amputation.

Tactical / Disaster / Rescue (Emergency Medical Services (Brady))

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• Instructor's Jump Kit
  Brady
  © 2009 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only | Estimated Availability: 03/01/2009
  ISBN-10: 0135010764 | ISBN-13: 9780135010761
  
  
  

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