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The field of medicine has long been defined not only by diagnostic and treatment techniques but also by standards of behavior. The Hippocratic Oath was introduced about the same time as the concept of case histories and prognosis, in ancient Greece, fifth century BCE. Despite vast changes in medicine through the ages, the oath’s core message continues to resonate: that a physician has a special responsibility...
In this era of global terrorism, the medical community has had to confront new and difficult challenges. In some regions of the world, the nature of terror attacks and the effects on victims have prompted novel approaches to rescue operations, diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of services. These measures and others, which collectively may be described as terror medicine, are the subject of this...
A new field of medicine has emerged as a result of the global proliferation of terrorism. Terror medicine is related to emergency and disaster medicine but focuses on the constellation of medical issues uniquely related to terrorist attacks. The field encompasses four broad areas: Preparedness Incident management Mechanisms of injuries and responses Psychological...
Terror medicine, which is related to emergency and disaster medicine, focuses on the constellation of medical issues uniquely related to terrorist attacks. It ranges from recognizing features of biologic and chemical agents such as Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) and sarin to the treatment of multi-injury victims of suicide bombings. Medical personnel will be involved in rescue, diagnosis, treatment...
This chapter contains sections titled:
Explosives
Effects and Management of Suicide Terrorism
Preparing for Suicide Terror Mass Casualty Incidents
Mass Casualty Incident Management
Hospital Management of Suicide Terrorism
Conclusion
Endnotes
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