The Chemical Warfare Threat and the Military Healthcare Provider

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  • ERNEST T. TAKAFUJI
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INTRODUCTION THE CHEMICAL THREAT AND ENEMY CAPABILITY THE STATUS OF CHEMICAL PROLIFERATION Chemical Warfare Capabilities of Nations International Agreements and Verification Terrorism MILITARY CHEMICAL AGENTS TACTICAL AND STRATEGIC USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS Chemical Agent Delivery Systems Physical Properties of Chemical Agents Strategic Concerns in the Use of Toxins Choice of Agent and Delivery System Detection and Protection RESPONDING TO THE THREAT: MANAGING CASUALTIES FUTURE CONFLICTS IN A CHEMICAL ENVIRONMENT SUMMARY

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تاریخ انتشار 1999