Jane's Chem-Bio Handbook - Softcover

Sidell, Fraderick R., Md; Patrick, William C., Iii; Dashiell, Thomas R

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0710625685 ISBN 13: 9780710625687

Publisher: Janes Information Group, 2002

Synopsis

Newly updated, the Jane's Chem-Bio Handbook: Second Edition is an essential guide for US first responders that consolidates critical planning information and response procedures for a chem-bio incident. Fundamental on-scene procedural information includes initial response procedures, chemical agent indicator matrix, on-scene handling of biological agents, decontamination procedures, site set-up procedures with detailed graphics, and much more.

Key contents include:

Pre-incident planning

On-scene procedures

Comprehensive management checklists for rapid response

Latest triage and casualty management

Chemical-biological agent descriptions and effects

Chemical-biological agent delivery systems and methods

Management of biological casualties

Post-incident recovery including critical incident stress debriefing

Meteorological conditions

Chem-bio case studies

Jane's Chem-Bio Handbook: Second Edition is also available in Latin-American Spanish, Russian and French. Please ask your local Jane's representative for details.

Intended for: First responders: Military, Police, Fire and EMS officials.

About this title

From the Publisher:

For related information see: Jane's Chem-Bio Web, Jane's Chemical-Biological Defense Guidebook and other Jane's Public Safety Series handbooks.

Customisation of handbooks for quantities of 500 or more is available to allow you to integrate the expertise of Jane's information with your organisation's details. Bulk pricing is also available through your local Jane's representative.

From the Inside Flap:

Indicators of Possible CW Use
Unusual Dead or Dying Animals: Lack of insects
Unexplained Casualties: Mulitple victims; Serious illnesses; Nausea, disorientation, breathing difficulty, convulsions; Definite casualty patterns
Unusual Liquid, Spray or Vapor: Droplets, oily film; Unexplained odor; Low flying clouds/fog unrelated to weather
Suspicious Devices/Packages: Unusual metal debris; Abandoned spray devices; unexplained munitions

Indicators of Possible BW Use
Unusual Dead or Dying Animals: Sick or dying animals, people or fish
Unusual Casualties: Unusual illness for region/area; Definite pattern inconsistent with natural disease
Unusual Liquid, Spray or Vapor: Spraying and suspicious devices or packages
Unusual Swarms of Insects

About this edition

• Publisher: Janes Information Group
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0710625685
• ISBN 13: 9780710625687
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 340