The treatment of children exposed to pathogens linked to bioterrorism.
Health care providers must understand the following regarding pathogens linked to bioterrorism: (1) the classification and qualities of possible biologic agents; (2) the natural history and management of biologic, chemical and radiologic injuries and exposures; (3) chemical agents that may be used and their properties; (4) different types of radiologic terrorism; (5) decontamination procedures; and (6) availability of antidotes and other therapeutics.
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David
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Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, NY 11355, USA. dsm2002@columbia.edu
D000992:Antitoxins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D023482:Bioterrorism; D002648:Child; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D014118:Toxins, Biological; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000992:Antitoxins; D014118:Toxins, Biological