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Burn Triage and Treatment of Thermal Injuries in a Radiation Emergency
This webpage from Radiation Emergency Medical Management (REMM) explains how to treat burn injuries during a radiation emergency. It describes the importance of early care, …
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Planning Guidance for Response to Nuclear Detonation (3rd Edition)
This is the third edition of the FEMA guide on planning for nuclear detonations. It covers the effects of nuclear blasts, fallout, sheltering, decontamination, medical …
Radiological Attack: Dirty Bombs and Other Devices
2004
· National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,
· U.S. Department of Homeland Security
A radiological attack involves the malicious spread of radioactive material, potentially through a radiological dispersal device (RDD) like a dirty bomb. Different from nuclear bombs, …
Chemical Terrorism and Agents: Disaster Management Resources
The text is about preparing for chemical terrorism, especially focusing on children. It describes different types of harmful chemicals and how they can affect people. …
Prototype / Template for Pediatric Hospital Orders During a Radiation Emergency
This document provides a guide for hospitals on how to care for children during a radiation emergency. It describes steps and orders that medical staff …
Ethical and Regulatory Challenges in the Development of Pediatric Medical Countermeasures [Public Workshop Notice]
This is a public notice and transcription of a series of workshops focusing on Ethical and Regulatory Challenges in the Development of Pediatric Medical Countermeasures …
Pediatric Medical Countermeasures: Drugs
This webpage provides information on pediatric medical countermeasure drugs for bioterrorism and radiation preparedness. It covers drugs, guidelines, and resources for pediatric emergency preparedness.
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 9: Chemical Events
This chapter explains how to prepare for and respond to chemical attacks, especially involving children. It describes the risks of chemical terrorism, lessons from past …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 8: Biological Events
This chapter focuses on preparing for biological disasters affecting children. It describes bioterrorism history, potential threats like anthrax and smallpox, and signs to watch for …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 7: Nuclear and Radiological Events
This chapter focuses on preparing for nuclear and radiological events. It describes the dangers of radiation, including nuclear weapons, power plant incidents, and dirty bombs. …