Field Management of Chemical Casualties Handbook (3rd Ed. )
Author | : Gary Hurst |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2009-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781437914634 |
ISBN-13 | : 1437914632 |
Rating | : 4/5 (632 Downloads) |
Download or read book Field Management of Chemical Casualties Handbook (3rd Ed. ) written by Gary Hurst and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The threat of chemical and biological (C/B) weapons¿ use against coalition forces in Operation Desert Storm must be seen as the first of many C/B threats the U.S. military will face. Throughout the world, nations and terrorists are still attempting to, or have in fact, produced C/B agents and means to employ them. This handbook by the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense will provide some answers and suggestions for the medical NCO. Contents: Introduction; Nerve Agents; Vesicants¿ Cyanide; Lung-Damaging Agents and Toxic Industrial Chemicals; Riot Control Agents; Incapacitating Agents; Biological Agents; Toxins; Field Management of Casualties; Patient Decontamination; and Chemical Defense Equipment. Illustrations.