Overview
This comprehensive and detailed sourcebook offers humanitarian organizations, for the first time, essential information on how to prepare for the key man-made disasters which they have to face in an ever more dangerous world. The possibility of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or enhanced explosive (CBRNE) disaster has never been greater. Extreme Emergencies will be an essential tool in helping agencies plan and prepare for the worst case. Researched by staff from the UK medical relief agency Merlin, the book draws together key international expertise and experience. It explains emergency planning, management and safety issues; gives guidance on the range of hazards, their characteristics, clinical effects and required treatment; and offers detailed resource information on equipment, training issues and relevant support organizations.
Full Product Details
Author: Anthea Sanyasi
Publisher: Practical Action Publishing
Imprint: Practical Action Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 15.70cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.410kg
ISBN: 9781853396021
ISBN 10: 1853396028
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 15 December 2004
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Drawing upon research from the UK medical relief agency Merlin, Extreme Emergencies is a practical survival manual for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive disasters, intended especially for humanitarian organizations serving middle and low-income nations, who are most likely to face such deadly man-made threats. From basic tactical management procedures to identification and containment of hazards, appropriate decontamination procedures, quick-reference cards for fast consultation, and an extensive directory of organizations, conventions, websites, and references, Extreme Emergencies is a 'must-have' for its target audience and higly recommended for anyone who needs to know how to best prepare and react in such crises. A straightforward reference and resource that spares no details or small talk but focuses expressly on survival, triage, and what most needs to be done. --Bookwatch
"""Drawing upon research from the UK medical relief agency Merlin, Extreme Emergencies is a practical survival manual for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive disasters, intended especially for humanitarian organizations serving middle and low-income nations, who are most likely to face such deadly man-made threats. From basic tactical management procedures to identification and containment of hazards, appropriate decontamination procedures, quick-reference cards for fast consultation, and an extensive directory of organizations, conventions, websites, and references, Extreme Emergencies is a 'must-have' for its target audience and higly recommended for anyone who needs to know how to best prepare and react in such crises. A straightforward reference and resource that spares no details or small talk but focuses expressly on survival, triage, and what most needs to be done.""--Bookwatch"
Drawing upon research from the UK medical relief agency Merlin, Extreme Emergencies is a practical survival manual for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive disasters, intended especially for humanitarian organizations serving middle and low-income nations, who are most likely to face such deadly man-made threats. From basic tactical management procedures to identification and containment of hazards, appropriate decontamination procedures, quick-reference cards for fast consultation, and an extensive directory of organizations, conventions, websites, and references, Extreme Emergencies is a 'must-have' for its target audience and higly recommended for anyone who needs to know how to best prepare and react in such crises. A straightforward reference and resource that spares no details or small talk but focuses expressly on survival, triage, and what most needs to be done. --Bookwatch
Drawing upon research from the UK medical relief agency Merlin, Extreme Emergencies is a practical survival manual for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive disasters, intended especially for humanitarian organizations serving middle and low-income nations, who are most likely to face such deadly man-made threats. From basic tactical management procedures to identification and containment of hazards, appropriate decontamination procedures, quick-reference cards for fast consultation, and an extensive directory of organizations, conventions, websites, and references, Extreme Emergencies is a 'must-have' for its target audience and higly recommended for anyone who needs to know how to best prepare and react in such crises. A straightforward reference and resource that spares no details or small talk but focuses expressly on survival, triage, and what most needs to be done.
Author Information
Anthea Sanyasi is a researcher in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive incidents, and a former humanitarian affairs adviser and information specialist with the UK Department for International Development.
