TY - JOUR PY - 1999// TI - How would you handle a terrorist act involving weapons of mass destruction? JO - ED management : the monthly update on emergency department management SP - 121 EP - 124 VL - 11 IS - 11 N2 - The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and the American Medical Association are focusing on preparation for terrorist attacks using weapons of mass destruction, which include nuclear, chemical, or biologic agents. A nuclear or chemical terrorism incident combines the problem of treating mass casualties with that of decontaminating patients. Joint Commission surveyors are asking about domestic terrorism preparedness. ACEP will offer a training course within 18 months for physicians, nurses, and paramedics.

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