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Title: Chemical and Radiologic Injuries in Terrorist Attacks
Author : NetCE
Release Date : January 01, 2021
Genre: Education,Books,Professional & Technical,Medical,
Pages : * pages
Size : 211 KB

Description

The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with the information necessary to appropriately diagnose and treat victims of chemical or radiologic weapons. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Recognize the physiologic effects and clinical signs of nerve agent exposure, and devise an acute management strategy for decontamination, supportive care, and pharmacologic treatment based on knowledge of agents most commonly used in chemical warfare.

2. Anticipate the likelihood of radiation exposure based on the type of terrorist attack, and use laboratory findings to assess the degree of exposure and appropriate level of clinical intervention.

This 1-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.