Citation

White SR, Henretig FM, Dukes RG. Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 2002; 20(2): 365-92, xi.

Affiliation

Children's Hospital of Michigan, Regional Poison Control Center, 4160 John R Suite 616, Detroit, MI 48201, USA. swhite1@dmc.org

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12120484

Abstract

Planning for the medical response to bioterrorism has primarily focused around the needs of the population as a whole. There has been little discussion pertaining to certain vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women, or immunocompromised patients, yet they will likely comprise a significant subset of the exposed population. In addition, they will be at increased risk for morbidity and mortality following an attack. The emergency response to bioterrorism will be more complex as it relates to these vulnerable populations. Careful consideration of their special needs, some of which are presented in this article, may refine our efforts.

Language: en