Weapons of Mass Destruction: Emergency Care

by Robert S. Porter and Robert A. De Lorenzo

This book explores the new and rapidly developing area of tactical EMS. Tactical emergency services is a special blend of prehospital care and military-style tactical operations encompassing field and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0130139238
• ISBN13: 9780130139238
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Relevant to Terrorism Preparedness

This book is very relevant to today's prehospital environment. There is a wealth of information, especially considering the book predates 9/11. The sections on radiological and nuclear effects are second to none, and the chemical and biological sections are also good. The text has a strong section on conventional terror weapons and treatment of same. This would make a nice addition to any EMS library.

A Sign of the Times

Given the events of September 11, 2001, there is no better text to read on the emergency care of WMD than this book. Intended for prehospital audiences, this information-packed book might also appeal to doctors and nurses. It covers the nuclear, biological and chemical weapons threats, and it has several good chapters on conventional explosive threats and burns. The excellent integration of WMD care into standard civilian prehhospital practice reflects the backgrounds of the authors, both (according to the bios) of whom have extensive EMS experience.A must read for ANY prehospital/EMS or emergency care provider, regardless of job or positiion. This stuff is too improtant not to be well-versed in, and this book is the right ticket.