Weapons of Mass Destruction: Emergency Care [Paperback]

Robert A. De Lorenzo (Author), Robert S. Porter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 21, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0130139238 | ISBN-13: 978-0130139238 | Edition: 1

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 wilderness medicine under austere and often hostile conditions. Focusing on the unique prehospital problems facing all tactical EMT's, this book covers wounds from conventional weapons as well and nuclear, biologic, and chemical weapons. Medical evacuation, environmental medicine and triage as well as ambulatory care and topics unique to EMT's providing law enforcement medical support are also addressed. The Tactical Environment of Care. Injury Mechanisms from Conventional Weapons. Care of Ballistic and Missile Casualties. Care of Blast and Burn Casualties. Care of Chemical Casualties. Care of Biologic Casualties. Care of Nuclear Casualties. Tactical Evacuation. Evacuation Care. Tactical Triage. Basics of Tactical Ambulatory Care. Tactical Law Enforcement Medical Support. This is an excellent reference for military medics, military physicians, EMT's, paramedics, police officers, SWAT teams, or other medical providers who wish to expand their knowledge of tactical EMS.

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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 wilderness medicine under austere and often hostile conditions. Focusing on the unique prehospital problems facing all tactical EMTs, this book covers wounds from conventional weapons as well and nuclear, biologic, and chemical weapons. Medical evacuation, environmental medicine and triage as well as ambulatory care and topics unique to EMTs providing law enforcement medical support are also addressed. The Tactical Environment of Care. Injury Mechanisms from Conventional Weapons. Care of Ballistic and Missile Casualties. Care of Blast and Burn Casualties. Care of Chemical Casualties. Care of Biologic Casualties. Care of Nuclear Casualties. Tactical Evacuation. Evacuation Care. Tactical Triage. Basics of Tactical Ambulatory Care. Tactical Law Enforcement Medical Support. This is an excellent reference for military medics, military physicians, EMTs, paramedics, police officers, SWAT teams, or other medical providers who wish to expand their knowledge of tactical EMS.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (June 21, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130139238
• ISBN-13: 978-0130139238
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,856,628 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Sign of the Times, November 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Weapons of Mass Destruction: Emergency Care (Paperback)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Relevant to Terrorism Preparedness, August 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Weapons of Mass Destruction: Emergency Care (Paperback)

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.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a good investment, October 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Weapons of Mass Destruction: Emergency Care (Paperback)

I was truly disappointed in this text. While it may be appropriate for military use, I found it difficult to tranport the information and tactics to a civilian environment.