Bioterrorism Flashcards
1
Q
Why are people in where fire traps them more likely to panic?
A
Hypoxia
2
Q
What is the index case?
A
The first case of any outbreak
3
Q
What is the best method for decontamination of ambulatory patients?
A
Strip the clothing from he disaster - can decontaminate by 85-90%
4
Q
Acute Radiation Syndrome
A
Group of signs and symptoms that develop after acute total body irradiation
5
Q
What is the main SE of patients exposed to more than 100 Rads?
A
Hematological Myelosuppression
