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What Everyone Should Know About Bioterrorism

There needs to be clearly articulated plans for combating bioterrorism.
CME credit is no longer available for this conference.

Course Authors

Richard E. Dixon, M.D., and David J. Sencer, M.D., M.P.H.

Release Date: 03/14/2002

 
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:

  • Identify and triage patients who may have been exposed to dangerous microbiologic agents, especially agents likely to be used by terrorists

  • Guide the collection of critically important information about such patients such as their histories, epidemiologic findings, clinical signs and diagnostic tests

  • Find expert sources for assistance in managing the clinical, public health and legal concerns that such patients raise

  • Assist in choosing the most appropriate empirical treatments for the patient and his or her contacts.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This conference may include discussion of commercial products and services.

The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the sponsor or its publisher. Please review complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

 

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