ABSTRACT

In the battle against bioterrorism, one of the greatest challenges is finding the ideal balance between complacency and overreaction. The goal is to be so well prepared that we can prevent catastrophic outcomes in the event of a bioterrorist attack, while strengthening our ability to prevent and treat naturally-occurring infectious diseases.Bioterr

part |2 pages

Section I: The Scope of the Problem

chapter 2|18 pages

Introduction

part |2 pages

Section II: Improving Hospital Readiness and Response

chapter 3|28 pages

Introduction

chapter 4|10 pages

Introduction

chapter 5|24 pages

Introduction

chapter 6|12 pages

Introduction

chapter 7|28 pages

Introduction

part |2 pages

Section III: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Likely Biological Agents

chapter 10|36 pages

Introduction

chapter 11|14 pages

Introduction

chapter 12|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 13|30 pages

Introduction

part |2 pages

Section IV: Tabletop Exercises

chapter |6 pages

Tabletop Exercise: Plague

chapter |6 pages

Tabletop Exercise: Smallpox

chapter |6 pages

Tabletop Exercise: Anthrax

chapter |4 pages

Tabletop Exercise: Ricin

chapter |4 pages

Tabletop Exercise: Hemorrhagic Fever

chapter |4 pages

Tabletop Exercise: Botulism

chapter |2 pages

Section V: Appendices