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Pec11 chap 46 terrorism
The document provides an overview of different types of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and the prehospital response to terrorism involving WMD. It discusses conventional explosives, chemical agents like nerve agents and vesicants, biological agents, and nuclear/radiological weapons. For each type of weapon, it describes the agent properties, signs and symptoms, and emergency medical treatment principles. It emphasizes the importance of provider safety, using incident command, and coordinating a community medical response for large-scale WMD incidents.
