Terrorism: Medical Response (2002) 28 minutes

Technical committee: Phil Currance, Deputy Commander, US Public Health Service NMRT; Dr. Michael Lozano, Emergency Physician, Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, FL; Dr. Paul Rega, M.D., FACEP, University of Findlay Center for Terrorism Preparedness; Dan Simpson, Safety Coordinator, Bayfront Health Systems Inc.; Dr. R. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM.

Terrorism: Medical Response prepares personnel in the medical community to be pro-active in preparing for and responding to a terrorist incident. It characterizes biological and chemical agents and describes general indicators of a terrorist event. The elements of an emergency plan are outlined, including staffing issues, resource needs, and legal and security issues. The program examines the three types of surveillance: epidemiologic, organization and technical. It explains the incident command and unified command systems for managing incidents and also covers hazmat protocols, including use of protective clothing. Both gross and technical decontamination are portrayed. Other topics covered include lockdown of medical facilities, cohorting victims, use of Standard Precautions, treatment of patients, handling evidence, and dealing with mass fatalities. Leader's Guide included. Price: $450.00 FREE SHIPPING