Chemical-Biological Terrorism and its Impact on Children: A Subject Review.

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PMID: 10699130DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.105.3.662

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This statement reviews the key aspects of these agents, their potential impacts, and the critical considerations for disaster planning and management for pediatric patients. The threat of chemical and biological weapons being used in domestic terrorism is rising, posing significant risks to civilians, including children. Authorities at all levels are developing rapid identification methods and management protocols to handle such incidents without endangering healthcare personnel. Children, being particularly vulnerable, necessitate pediatricians' involvement in planning. Government agencies should collaborate with pediatric specialists to address the unique challenges of multiple pediatric casualties in a chemical-biological event.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audience: Behavioral Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Adult; Biological Warfare; Chemical Warfare; Child; Child Welfare; Child, Preschool; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Environmental Health; Infant; Patient Care Team; Pediatrics; Violence; Female; Humans; Adolescent; Chemical Terrorism

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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