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Charlotte Young

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PubMed2004

Chemical agents of terrorism: preparing nurse practitioners.

Nurse practitioners must exercise vigilant readiness to properly care for victims of chemical injuries. In this article, appropriate clinical management of each category of chemicals is addressed, including supportive and pharmacologic care. Triage decisions are explained and decontamination concerns are identified. Attention is directed at special populations such as children and the elderly.

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PubMed2003

Caring for victims of nuclear and radiological terrorism.

As primary care providers, we must consider the manifestations of radiation sickness and syndromes when managing radiological injuries. Assessment and treatment regimens include unique sample handling requirements to avoid self-contamination and further contamination of the environment. Addressing psychological aspects and the needs of pediatric and geriatric populations is also important for effective treatment.

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