Basic Information for Medical Professionals on
Biological, Chemical, and Radiological/Nuclear Terrorism
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Fact Sheets |
Management Guidelines & Protocols |
Laboratory Specimens |
Comprehensive Reviews |
Additional Information |
Fact Sheets
Bioterrorism Agents Quick Reference Guide (AMA) September 2002
Pocket Guide: Biological Terrorism General Guidance (VA/DoD) August 26, 2003
Management Guidelines & Protocols
Isolation & Infection Control Guidelines Table (CSB) November 2001
Bioterrorism Readiness Plan: A Template for Healthcare
Facilities (APIC/CDC) April 13, 1999
Guideline for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care
Facilities (CDC & HICPAC) June 6, 2003
Comprehensive Reviews
Medical Management of Biological Casualties (4th Ed) February 2001
Textbook of Military Medicine - Chemical & Biological Warfare 1997
Bioterrorism Information for Primary Care Clinicians -
Slides & Instructor's Manual (University of Washington) 2002
Bioterrorism
Information for the Public Health Workforce - Slides & Instructor's Manual
(University of Washington) 2002
Diagnosis and Management of Foodborne Illnesses (CDC) January 26, 2001
Personal Protective Equipment Guide (USACHPPM) August 2003
Additional Information
Recognition of Illness Associated with the Intentional
Release of a Biologic Agent (CDC) October 19, 2001
Introduction to Bioterrorism – Information for Primary
Care Clinicians – Slides & Text (NWCPHP) July 2002
Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response – Information for
Primary Care Clinicians – Slides & Text (NWCPHP) July 2002
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet: Anthrax_Bacillus anthracis (CSB) November 2002
Children and Anthrax: A Fact Sheet for Clinicians (CDC) November 8, 2001
Anthrax Vaccine Information Statement (CDC) April 24, 2003
Management Guidelines & Protocols
Clinical Pathway: Inhalational Anthrax (CIDRAP/IDSA) 2002
How to Handle Anthrax Threats (HA44) March 28, 2003
Laboratory Specimens
Suspected Anthrax Cases – Specimen Collection and Testing (DHSS) January 2004
Anthrax: Specimen Collection Guidelines (DHSS) November 14, 2003
Acceptable Biological Specimens Needed for Testing for Anthrax (CDC) December 28, 2001
Level A Laboratory Procedures for Identification of
Bacillus anthracis (CDC) March 24,
2003
Q & A - Laboratory Testing (CDC) June 2, 2003
Comprehensive Reviews
Anthrax as a Biological Weapon (WGCB) May 1, 2002
Anthrax - Comprehensive Medical Summary (CIDRAP/IDSA) March 30, 2004
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Anthrax (CDC) January 2002
Additional Information
Distinguishing Influenza-Like Illness from Anthrax (CDC) November 9, 2001
Anthrax Vaccine - Supplemental Recommendations (ACIP) November 15, 2002
Product Label - Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed (Biothrax™)
(FDA) January 31, 2002
Cipro 500mg - Patient Information (CDC) 2001
Doxycycline 100mg - Patient Information (CDC) 2001
Amoxicillin 250mg - Patient Information (CDC) January 25, 2002
Anthrax - Information for Primary Care Clinicians –
Slides & Text (NWCPHP) July 2002
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet: Botulism_Clostridium botulinum (CSB) November 2002
Management Guidelines & Protocols
Clinical Pathway: Botulism (CIDRAP/IDSA) 2002
Botulinum Toxin Guideline (AHRQ) 2002
Laboratory Specimens
Botulinum Toxin: Specimen Collection Guidelines (DHSS) November 12, 2001
Level A Laboratory Guidelines for Identification of Clostridium botulinum Toxin (CDC) May 13, 2003
Comprehensive Reviews
Botulinum Toxin as a Biological Weapon (WGCB) February 28, 2001
Botulism - Comprehensive Medical Summary (CIDRAP/IDSA) March 17, 2004
Handbook: Botulism in the United States 1899-1996 (CDC) 1998
Additional Information
Plague & Botulism - Information for Primary Care
Clinicians – Slides & Text (NWCPHP) July
2002
Fact Sheets
Fact sheet: Brucellosis/Brucellae (CSB) August 2001
Laboratory Specimens
Brucellosis: Specimen Collection Guidelines (DHSS) October 28, 2002
Level A Laboratory Procedures for Identification of Brucella Species (CDC) December 12, 2001
Comprehensive Reviews
Brucellosis (USAMRIID) February 2001
Brucellosis - Chapter 25, Medical Aspects of Chemical and Biological Warfare 1997
Additional Information
Suspected Brucellosis Case Prompts Investigation of Possible Bioterrorism-Related Activity (CDC) June 16, 2000
Fact Sheets
Glanders/Burkholderia mallei (CSB) August 2001
Glanders - General Information (CDC) February 11, 2004
Glanders - Technical Information (CDC) February 11, 2004
Melioidosis - General Information (CDC) February 17, 2004
Comprehensive Reviews
Glanders and Melioidosis (USAMRIID) February 2001
Additional Information
Laboratory-Acquired Human Glanders (CDC) June 23, 2000
Fact Sheets
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (DHSS) July 2003
Facts About Hantaviruses (CDC) November 26, 2003
Comprehensive Reviews
Hantaviruses - General Information (CDC) November 13, 2003
Hantaviruses - Technical Information For Health-Care Providers (CDC) November 13, 2003
Additional Information
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome: Recommendations for Risk Reduction (CDC) July 26, 2002
HPS Slide Show (CDC) November 18, 2003
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet: Plague_Yersinia pestis (CSB) March 2001
Management Guidelines & Protocols
Clinical Pathway: Pneumonic Plague (CIDRAP/IDSA) 2002
Laboratory Specimens
Plague: Specimen Collection Guidelines (DHSS) October 28, 2002
Level A Laboratory Procedures for Identification of Yersinia pestis (CDC) December 13, 2001
Laboratory Test Criteria for Diagnosis of Plague (CDC) June 22, 2001
Comprehensive Reviews
Plague as a Biological Weapon (WGCB) May 3, 2000
Plague - Comprehensive Medical Summary (CIDRAP/IDSA) March 12, 2004
Additional Information
Plague: Diagnosis (CDC) June 22, 2001
Imported Plague --- New York City, 2002 (CDC) August 8, 2003
Doxycycline 100mg - Patient Information (CDC) 2001
Plague & Botulism - Information for Primary Care
Clinicians – Slides & Text (NWCPHP) July 2002
Fact Sheets
Q Fever (CDC) February 13, 2003
Q Fever/Coxiella burnetti (CSB) August 2001
Comprehensive Reviews
Q Fever (USAMRIID) February 2001
Q Fever - Chapter 26, Medical Aspects of Chemical and Biological Warfare 1997
Fact Sheets
Facts About Ricin (CDC) October 31, 2003
Q&As About Ricin (CDC) February 8, 2004
Toxic Syndrome Description: Ricin or Abrin Poisoning (CDC) October 29, 2003
Management Guidelines & Protocols
Ricin Toxin - Emergency Response Card (NIOSH) February 18, 2004
Abrin Toxin - Emergency Response Card (NIOSH) April 24, 2003
Laboratory Specimens
Ricin Toxin - Specimen Collection Guidelines (DHSS) July 16, 2003
Comprehensive Reviews
Ricin (USAMRIID) February 2001
Ricin Toxin - Chapter 32, Medical Aspects of Chemical and Biological Warfare 1997
Additional Information
Webcast Script: Recognition, Management and Surveillance of Ricin- Associated Illness (CDC) December 30, 2003
Investigation of a Ricin-Containing Envelope at a Postal Facility (CDC) November 21, 2003
Fact Sheets
Smallpox Overview (CDC) December 9, 2002
Fact Sheet: Smallpox - Variola virus (CSB) November 2002
What You Should Know About a Smallpox Outbreak (CDC) March
29, 2004
Management Guidelines & Protocols
Acute, Generalized Vesicular or Pustular Rash Illness Testing Protocol (CDC) January 2, 2004
Vesicular or Pustular Rash Illness Protocol (CDC)
Brief Questionnaire - Evaluate a Rash Illness Suspicious
for Smallpox (CDC) July
17, 2003
Worksheet - Evaluating Patients for Smallpox (CDC) March 4, 2002
Evaluating the Patient With Acute Rash Illness (CDC)
Infection Control Measures for Healthcare and Community
Settings (CDC) September
23, 2002
Environmental Control of Smallpox Virus (CDC) March 20, 2003
Quarantine Guidelines (CDC) March 20, 2003
Patient With an Acute Febrile Vesicular or Pustular Rash
Illness (HA 41) February 10, 2003
Laboratory Specimens
Smallpox: Specimen Collection Guidelines (DHSS) January 7, 2003
Specimen Collection and Transport Guidelines (CDC) September 23, 2002
Comprehensive Reviews
Overview, Clinical Presentations, & Medical Care - 1
(CDC) September
23, 2002
Overview, Clinical Presentations, & Medical Care - 2
(CDC) September
23, 2002
Overview, Clinical Presentations, & Medical Care - 3
(CDC) September
23, 2002
Smallpox - Comprehensive Medical Summary (CIDRAP/IDSA) March 16, 2004
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable
Diseases – Smallpox (CDC) January 2003
Additional Information
Smallpox Case Definitions (CDC) December 31, 2003
Smallpox - Information for Primary Care Clinicians – Slides & Text (NWCPHP) December 2002
Smallpox Disease and Its Clinical Management – Slides & Notes (CDC) December 22, 2003
Evaluating Patients With Acute Generalized Vesicular or Pustular Rash – Slides & Notes (CDC) December 22, 2003
Smallpox Outbreak and Vaccine Adverse Event Laboratory Support – Slides & Notes (CDC) December 22, 2003
Smallpox Containment: Surveillance and Vaccination Strategies – Slides & Notes (CDC) December 22, 2003
Vaccination Strategies to Contain an Outbreak – Slides & Notes (CDC) December 22, 2003
Isolation and Quarantine – Slides & Notes (CDC) December 22, 2003
Fact Sheets
Vaccine Overview (CDC) March 31, 2003
Smallpox Vaccine Information Statement (CDC) November 15, 2003
Smallpox Vaccination: Normal and Adverse Reactions (DHSS) March 2004
Smallpox Q&As: The Disease and the Vaccine (CDC) February 24, 2003
What to Do After You’ve Gotten Smallpox Vaccine (CDC) January 14, 2003
Someone You Are Close to May Get the Smallpox Vaccine (CDC) November 15, 2003
Reactions after Smallpox Vaccination (CDC) March 28, 2003
People Who Should NOT Get Smallpox Vaccine (CDC) March 31, 2003
Skin Conditions & Smallpox Vaccine (CDC) January 16, 2003
Weakened Immune System & Smallpox Vaccine (CDC) January 16, 2003
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding & Smallpox Vaccine (CDC) May 6, 2003
First Responder Smallpox Vaccine Guide (DHSS) 2004
Management Guidelines & Protocols
Contraindications to Smallpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine (CDC) March 28, 2003
Smallpox Vaccination Method (CDC) February 12, 2003
Smallpox Vaccination Status and Procedures (CDC) August 18, 2003
Adverse Reactions Following Smallpox Vaccination (CDC) March 28, 2003
Medical Management of Smallpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine Adverse
Reactions (CDC) February
11, 2003
Dermatologic Reactions 1: Clinical Evaluation Tool (CDC) March
12, 2003
Dermatologic Reactions 2: Clinical Evaluation Tool (CDC) March 12, 2003
Dermatologic Reactions 3: Clinical Evaluation Tool (CDC) March
12, 2003
Ophthalmologic Reactions 1: Clinical Evaluation Tool
(CDC) March
12, 2003
Ophthalmologic Reactions 2: Clinical Evaluation Tool
(CDC) March
25, 2003
DOD Case Management Guidelines for Smallpox
Vaccine-Associated Myopericarditis (DoD) June 9, 2003
Adverse Reactions to Smallpox Vaccine: Medical Response & Notification (HA38) February 10, 2003
Laboratory Specimens
Vaccinia Virus & Other Rash Illness Lab Support (DHSS) February 4, 2003
Vaccinia Virus & Other Rash Illness Kit (DHSS) February 4, 2003
Specimen Collection of Smallpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine Virus
(CDC) January
6, 2003
Comprehensive Reviews
Smallpox Vaccination and Adverse Reactions (CDC) February 21, 2003
Recommendations for Using Smallpox Vaccine in a Pre-Event
Vaccination Program (ACIP & HICPAC) April 4, 2003
Smallpox - Comprehensive Medical Summary (CIDRAP/IDSA) November 12, 2003
Additional Information
Pictures - Normal and Adverse Reactions to Smallpox Vaccine (CDC)
Smallpox Vaccine Overview – Slides & Notes (CDC) December 22, 2003
Adverse Events Following Civilian Smallpox Vaccination (CDC) February 13, 2004
Secondary and Tertiary Transfer of Vaccinia Virus Among U.S. Military Personnel (CDC) February 13, 2004
Benign Rashes Seen in First-Time Smallpox Vaccinees (CIDRAP) March 17, 2004
Laboratory Specimens
Staphylococcal Entertoxin B - Specimen Collection Guidelines (DHSS) July 16, 2003
Comprehensive Reviews
Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (USAMRIID) February 2001
Staph Enterotoxin B - Chapter 31, Medical Aspects of Chemical and Biological Warfare 1997
Comprehensive Reviews
T-2 Mycotoxins (USAMRIID) February 2001
Trichothecene Mycotoxins - Chapter 34, Medical Aspects of Chemical and Biological Warfare 1997
Fact Sheets
Tularemia_Francisella tularensis (CSB) October 2001
Management Guidelines & Protocols
Clinical Pathway: Pneumonic Tularemia (CIDRAP/IDSA) 2002
Laboratory Specimens
Tularemia: Specimen Collection Guidelines (DHSS) October 28, 2002
Level A Laboratory Procedures for Identification of Francisella tularensis (CDC) December 13, 2001
Comprehensive Reviews
Tularemia as a Biological Weapon (WGCB) June 6, 2001
Tularemia - Comprehensive Medical Summary (CIDRAP/IDSA) March 12, 2004
Additional Information
Tularemia—United States, 1990-2000 (CDC) March 8, 2002
Cipro 500mg - Patient Information (CDC) 2001
Doxycycline 100mg - Patient Information (CDC) 2001
Tularemia & Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers - Information
for Primary Care Clinicians – Slides & Text (NWCPHP) July 2002
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheets: Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (CFB, CDC) November 26, 2003
Management Guidelines & Protocols
Clinical Pathway: Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (CIDRAP/IDSA) 2002
Laboratory Specimens
Viral Hemorraghic Fevers: Specimen Collection Guidelines
(DHSS) December 7, 2001
Comprehensive Reviews
Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses as Biological Weapons (WGCB) May 8, 2002
Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) - Comprehensive Medical
Summary (CIDRAP/IDSA) March
12, 2004
Additional Information
Management of Patients with Suspected Viral Hemorrhagic
Fever (CDC) June 30, 1995
Tularemia & Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers - Information
for Primary Care Clinicians – Slides & Text (NWCPHP) July 2002
AMA - American Medical Association
APIC - Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CFB - Center for Biosecurity, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
CSB - Center for the Study of Bioterrorism, Saint Louis University
CIDRAP - Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy, University of Minnesota
DHSS - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
HA - Health Alert (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)
JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association
NWCPHP - Northwest Center for Public Health Practice, University of Washington
USACHPPM - U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
VA/DoD - Dept. of Veterans
Affairs/Dept. of Defense
WGCB - Working Group on Civilian Biodefense
Fact Sheets |
NIOSH Emergency Response Card |
ATSDR Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs) |
Medical Management of Chemical Casualties Handbook |
Additional Information |
Fact Sheets
Pocket Guide: Chemical Terrorism General Guidance (VA/DoD) April 20, 2003
Recognition of Illness Associated With Chemical Agents (CDC) October 3, 2003
Emergency Room Procedures in Chemical Hazard Emergencies
(CDC) November 9, 2002
ATSDR
Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs)
Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents [Including Medical Management Guidelines] (ATSDR)
Unidentified Chemical: Medical Management Guidelines (ATSDR) 2003
Medical
Management of Chemical Casualties Handbook
Medical Management of Chemical Casualties Handbook
(USAMRICD) July 2000
Decontamination - Medical Management of Chemical
Casualties (USAMRICD) July 2000
Additional Information
Textbook of Military Medicine - Chemical & Biological
Warfare 1997
Field Management of Chemical Casualties (USAMRICD) July 2000
DOT Emergency Response Guidebook [Hazardous Materials]
(ERG2000) 2000
Medical Management of Chemical Casualties (v. 4.00) - Slides & Text (USAMRICD) November 2003
Facts About Personal Cleaning and Disposal of
Contaminated Clothing (CDC) May 27, 2003
Personal Protective Equipment Guide (USACHPPM) August 2003
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet: Organophosphates_Nerve Agents (CSB) August 2002
Facts About Sarin (CDC) May 17, 2004
Facts About Soman (CDC) March 7, 2003
Facts About Tabun (CDC) March 7, 2003
Facts About VX (CDC) March 7, 2003
NIOSH Emergency Response Card
Sarin - Emergency Response Card (NIOSH) May 18, 2004
Soman - Emergency Response Card (NIOSH) July 10, 2002
Tabun - Emergency Response Card (NIOSH) July 10, 2002
VX - Emergency Response Card (NIOSH) April 24, 2003
ATSDR Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs)
Nerve Agents - Medical Management Guidelines (ATSDR) 2003
Medical
Management of Chemical Casualties Handbook
Nerve Agents - Medical Management of Chemical Casualties (USAMRICD) July 2000
Additional Information
Nerve Agents In Children - Guidelines (Walter Reed)
Nerve Agents In Children - Dosing Card (Walter Reed)
Nerve Agents – Slides & Text (USAMRICD) November 2003
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet: Mustard Agents (CSB) August 2002
Facts About Sulfur Mustard (CDC) February 25, 2003
Facts About Nitrogen Mustards (CDC) March 6, 2003
Toxic Syndrome Description – Vesicant/Blister Agent Poisoning
(CDC) December
22, 2003
NIOSH Emergency Response Card
Mustard (H; HD; HS) - Emergency Response Card (NIOSH) April 24, 2003
Nitrogen Mustard (HN1) - Emergency Response Card (NIOSH) April 24, 2003
Nitrogen Mustard (HN2) - Emergency Response Card (NIOSH) April 24, 2003
Nitrogen Mustard (HN3) - Emergency Response Card (NIOSH) April 24, 2003
ATSDR Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs)
Sulfur Mustard - Medical Management Guidelines (ATSDR) 2003
Nitrogen Mustard - Medical Management Guidelines (ATSDR) 2003
Medical Management of Chemical Casualties Handbook
Vesicants: Mustard (HD, H) - Med Management of Chem Casualties (USAMRICD) July 2000
Additional Information
Vesicants – Slides & Text (USAMRICD) November 2003
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet: Dichloroarsine Compounds - Lewisite (CSB) August 2002
Facts About Lewisite (CDC) March 14, 2003
Toxic Syndrome Description - Vesicant_Blister Agent Poisoning
(CDC) December
22, 2003
NIOSH Emergency Response Card
Lewisite - Emergency Response Card (NIOSH) July 10, 2002
ATSDR Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs)
Lewisite & Mustard-Lewisite - Medical Management
Guidelines (ATSDR) 2003
Medical Management of Chemical Casualties Handbook
Vesicants: Lewisite (L) - Med Management of Chem Casualties (USAMRICD) July 2000
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet: Halogenated Oxime Agents - Phosgene Oxime (CSB) August 2002
Facts About Phosgene Oxime (CDC) March 18, 2003
Toxic Syndrome Description - Vesicant_Blister Agent Poisoning (CDC) December 22, 2003
ATSDR Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs)
Phosgene Oxime (CX) - Medical Management Guidelines (ATSDR) 2003
Medical Management of Chemical Casualties Handbook
Vesicants: Phosgene Oxime (CX) - Med Manag of Chem Casualties (USAMRICD) July 2000
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet: Ammonia (CSB) September 2002
ATSDR Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs)
Ammonia - Medical Management Guidelines (ATSDR) 2003
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet: Chlorine (CSB) September 2002
Facts About Chlorine (CDC) March 18, 2003
ATSDR Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs)
Chlorine - Medical Management Guidelines (ATSDR) 2003
Additional Information
Pulmonary Agents – Slides & Text (USAMRICD) November 2003
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet - Phosgene (CSB) September 2002
Facts About Phosgene (CDC) March 17, 2003
ATSDR Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs)
Phosgene - Medical Management Guidelines (ATSDR) 2003
Medical Management of Chemical Casualties Handbook
Phosgene - Medical Management of Chemical Casualties (USAMRICD) July 2000
Additional Information