Citation

Teran-Maciver M, Larson K. MCN Am. J. Matern. Child Nurs. 2008; 33(4): 224-232.

Affiliation

Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA. Mnt0@cdc.gov

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/01.NMC.0000326076.03999.ca

PMID

18664903

Abstract

During the past decade, the world has become more aware that chemical and biological weapons could be used on civilians as terrorism and that casualties could include children. It is essential that nurses who care for children and pregnant women know how to recognize the effects of this type of weapon on the population and how to alleviate or mitigate their impact. This article reviews key aspects of chemical-biological agents, the consequences of their use, the potential impact of a chemical-biological attack on children and pregnant women, and issues to consider in the event of such a catastrophe.

Language: en