Chemical Warfare Agents: Biomedical and Psychol, Lukey, Romano, Sa HB..

CRC Press

Chemical Warfare AgentsBiomedical and Psychological Effects, Medical Countermeasures, and Emergency Response\nAuthor(s): Brian J. Lukey, James A. Romano Jr., Harry Salem\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: CRC Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9781498769211, 978-1498769211\nSynopsis\nThe first edition of this book, Chemical Warfare Agents: Toxicity at Low Levels, was published just prior to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The second edition titled, Chemical Warfare Agents: Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics, included new epidemiological and clinical studies of exposed or potentially exposed populations; new treatment concepts and products; improved organization of the national response apparatus addressing the potential for CWA terrorism; and improved diagnostic tests that enable rapid diagnosis and treatment. \n\nSince the second edition, the chemical warfare agent community has worked hard to advance research for protection and tre.