
Biological and Chemical Terrorism 2002 Fred Henretig; Theodore Cieslak; Edward Eitzen PMID: 12219050DOI: https://doi.org/10.1067/mpd.2002.127408 Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About This article is about the impact of biological and chemical terrorism on children. It describes how children's needs are often overlooked, focusing more on drug dosages than their unique risks and symptoms. The article emphasizes the importance of educating healthcare providers to recognize unusual illness patterns in kids during such events. It also highlights that children might be a large group among those who worry but aren't sick ("worried well"). Experts suggest guidelines for managing these situations effectively, ensuring children's safety and health during potential bioterrorism incidents. Tags Focus Areas: CBRNE; Violence Audience: Emergency Managers Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection) Bundle: Disaster Research Literature Review Keywords: Biological Warfare; Chemical Warfare; Child; Communicable Diseases; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Pediatrics; Poisoning; Terrorism; United States; Humans; Bioterrorism Institutions: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia More like this Pediatric Mass Casualty Preparedness 2020 · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania Biological and Chemical Terrorism 2002 · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children [2020] 2020 · Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Yale University, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

Biological and Chemical Terrorism

2002
Fred Henretig; Theodore Cieslak; Edward Eitzen

PMID: 12219050DOI: https://doi.org/10.1067/mpd.2002.127408

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This article is about the impact of biological and chemical terrorism on children. It describes how children's needs are often overlooked, focusing more on drug dosages than their unique risks and symptoms. The article emphasizes the importance of educating healthcare providers to recognize unusual illness patterns in kids during such events. It also highlights that children might be a large group among those who worry but aren't sick ("worried well"). Experts suggest guidelines for managing these situations effectively, ensuring children's safety and health during potential bioterrorism incidents.

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