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Biological Weapons & Emergency Preparedness    
Part 2: Botulism and Smallpox
by Capt. Roberta Proffitt Lavin, APRN, MSN, BC and Richard Stilp, RN, MA, CHSP
CE287-60 l 1.00 hr

Biological Weapons & Emergency Preparedness - CE287-60
Objectives:

The goal of this program is to familiarize nurses with nursing ramifications of bioterrorism. Part 1 explored the history of bioterrorism, nurses’ roles in recognizing symptoms produced by a biological terrorist attack, and information about anthrax and plague. Part 2 discusses botulism and smallpox and the nurse’s role in emergency preparedness in the event of an attack. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —

  • Identify signs and symptoms of botulism and smallpox and their medical management.
  • List the recommendations of national agencies involved in emergency preparedness measures.
  • Explain emergency preparedness measures for bioterrorism.

Course expires on 12/22/2011
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