Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents
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Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents

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  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
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eBook - ePub

Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents

About this book

Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents, Third Edition, covers every aspect of deadly toxic chemicals used in conflicts, warfare and terrorism. Including findings from experimental as well as clinical studies, this essential reference offers in-depth coverage of individual toxicants, target organ toxicity, major incidents, toxic effects in humans, animals and wildlife, biosensors and biomarkers, on-site and laboratory analytical methods, decontamination and detoxification procedures, and countermeasures.Expanding on the second edition, Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents has been completely updated, presenting the most recent advances in field. Brand new chapters include a new chapter on emergency preparedness, coverage of the chemical warfare agents used in Syria, the use of the Novichok agent in the UK, and more.- Unites world-leading experts to bring you cutting-edge, agent-specific information on Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA) and their adverse effects on human and animal health, and the environment- Provides you with all the information you need on CWA modes of action, detection, prevention, therapeutic treatment and countermeasures- New to this edition: a full update to reflect the most recent advances in the field and new chapters on emergency preparedness, the chemical warfare agents used in Syria, and the use of the Novichok agent in the UK

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Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. List of contributors
  7. Introduction
  8. Section I: Historical perspective and epidemiology
  9. Section II: Agents that can be used as weapons of mass destruction
  10. Section III: Target Organ Toxicity
  11. Section IV: Special Topics
  12. Section V: Toxicokinetics, Toxicodynamics and Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetics
  13. Section VI: Analytical methods, biosensors and biomarkers
  14. Section VII: Risks to animals and wildlife
  15. Section VIII: Prophylactic, therapeutic and countermeasures
  16. Section IX: Decontamination and detoxification
  17. Index