Book Description
Newly updated, the Jane's Chem-Bio Handbook: Second Edition is an essential guide for US first responders that consolidates critical planning information and response procedures for a chem-bio incident. Fundamental on-scene procedural information includes initial response procedures, chemical agent indicator matrix, on-scene handling of biological agents, decontamination procedures, site set-up procedures with detailed graphics, and much more. Key contents include: Pre-incident planning On-scene procedures Comprehensive management checklists for rapid response Latest triage and casualty management Chemical-biological agent descriptions and effects Chemical-biological agent delivery systems and methods Management of biological casualties Post-incident recovery including critical incident stress debriefing Meteorological conditions Chem-bio case studies Jane's Chem-Bio Handbook: Second Edition is also available in Latin-American Spanish, Russian and French. Please ask your local Jane's representative for details. Intended for: First responders: Military, Police, Fire and EMS officials.

From the Publisher
For related information see: Jane's Chem-Bio Web, Jane's Chemical-Biological Defense Guidebook and other Jane's Public Safety Series handbooks. Customisation of handbooks for quantities of 500 or more is available to allow you to integrate the expertise of Jane's information with your organisation's details. Bulk pricing is also available through your local Jane's representative.

From the Inside Flap
Indicators of Possible CW Use Unusual Dead or Dying Animals: Lack of insects Unexplained Casualties: Mulitple victims; Serious illnesses; Nausea, disorientation, breathing difficulty, convulsions; Definite casualty patterns Unusual Liquid, Spray or Vapor: Droplets, oily film; Unexplained odor; Low flying clouds/fog unrelated to weather Suspicious Devices/Packages: Unusual metal debris; Abandoned spray devices; unexplained munitions Indicators of Possible BW Use Unusual Dead or Dying Animals: Sick or dying animals, people or fish Unusual Casualties: Unusual illness for region/area; Definite pattern inconsistent with natural disease Unusual Liquid, Spray or Vapor: Spraying and suspicious devices or packages Unusual Swarms of Insects