Biological and Chemical Terrorism: A Pharmacy Preparedness Guide

By Edward Lrenzelok

Biological and chemical terrorism is no longer hypothetical speculation -- it's a frightening new reality in the world today. Health-system pharmacy will play an essential role in the response to any future attacks involving these deadly agents. This book provides healthcare professionals with the tools necessary to develop a viable plan to respond to biological and chemical terrorism. Inside you'll find a brief history of biological and chemical terrorism, a comprehensive review of the agents most likely to be used (anthrax, smallpox, phosgene, nerve gas, etc.), and an extensive list of references to help you build a library on this important subject. Use this book as a starting point to prepare your health-system pharmacy to handle the growing threat from weapons of mass destruction. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585280488
• ISBN13: 9781585280483
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 0.5" x 8.3"