Advances in Medical Countermeasures for Chemical Terrorism
Bruce Clements
March 13, 2012
With the potential to kill thousands in a single attack, chemical warfare agents have been an
ongoing threat to nations around the world since World War I. Although efforts have been made to reduce
the production and stockpiling of these deadly chemicals, there remains a need not only to stockpile
effective antidotes, but also to train and equip the medical community to combat such disasters.
Hospital Preparedness for ‘Chemical/Detergent’ Suicides
Craig DeAtley
March 7, 2012
The Hospital Accreditation Standards established by The Joint Commission, and followed by almost all of the nation’s healthcare facilities, mandate that U.S. hospitals should be prepared to decontaminate patients
Needed: ‘Off-the-Shelf’ Solutions for CBRN Protection
James Wilcox
March 7, 2012
Ready to Wear – When There Is No Time to Spare! That is, or should be, the slogan of the
far-sighted and foresighted PPE clothing and equipment manufacturers who recognize that there is
absolutely no time that can be wasted when a CBRN incident occurs and that first responders must see to
their own safety before they can protect the lives of others.
