title: The challenges of deliberate chemical/biological attack.
abstract: Major incident plans in many countries have recently been updated to address the issues surrounding the deliberate release of chemical and biological agents. Despite this, many 'front line' doctors who would be responsible for treating victims of such incidents are poorly integrated into the plans. This article examines some of the challenges that face clinicians in the pre-hospital and hospital phases of a deliberate release incident.
authors.affiliation: Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Frenchay Hospital, BS161LE Bristol, UK. djlockey@hotmail.com
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lockey
authors.forename: Gareth
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D023482:Bioterrorism; D002618:Chemical Warfare; D003666:Decontamination; D004189:Disaster Planning; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D015386:Hazardous Substances