Bioterrorism: UNMC's readiness and response

National resources

 

All of these resources have links to a wide variety of federal, state and local agencies; medical schools, journals and articles; and other emergency information.

 

American Medical Association

 

Journal of the American Medical Association consensus statements

 

Anthrax
Botulism toxin
Plague
Smallpox
Tularemia

 

Academic resources

 

Johns Hopkins University Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies

 

National Academy of Sciences

 

University of Alabama's CME course for first responders

 

Government resources

 

Department of Homeland Security

 

National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Centers for Disease Control:

Frequently Asked Questions about Anthrax

 

Smallpox Response Plan and Guidelines  

The US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases

 

Nebraska's Preparedness for Terrorism

 

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency

 

Nebraska Center for Bioterrorism Education

 

National Association of County and City Health Officials Bioterrorism and emergency response program

 

CBRNE - Learn more about chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear warfare, and explosives

 

Downloads

  • eMedicine.com has compiled its extensive collection of terrorism-related medical content into a free PDA eBook for medical professionals and the public. This customized book fills recent requests for a reliable information source following the recent terrorist attacks. The PDA reference includes nearly 2,000 pages of the most current information on Trauma, Terrorism, and Biochemical and Radiologic Warfare. The book is designed for field and hospital work and will run on both PALM and Pocket PC PDAs.

Related Web sites

 

eMedicine.com

 

World Health Organization: Frequently asked questions regarding the deliberate use of biological agents and chemicals as weapons