MMSL 2013, 82(2):46-54 | DOI: 10.31482/mmsl.2013.007
HOW MILITARY HOSPITALS GET READY FOR CHEMICAL WEAPON VICTIMSReview article
- Department of Medical CBRN Defence, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
The deliberate use of chemical weapons has emerged as a significant threat especially in last decades, mainly after the terrorist attack on 11th September 2011, and the use of these agents in future wars and terror attacks still remains a realistic concern. Despite the existence of many conventions and aggreements like Chemical Weapons Convention and 1925 Geneva Protocol against the use of chem-bio weapons, they have been used in many wars and conflicts. From this point of view, other than civilian state hospitals, military hospitals should be aware and get prepared to manage the victims injured due to chemical weapons. Military hospitals must be prepared to give support to health care system as well as military troops in treating and preventing casualties resulting from chemical weapons. Moreover, military hospitals are required to possess protective suits, masks, antidotes and other drugs. This article summarizes some important aspects which might be useful not only for military hospitals but also for civilian hospitals and public health organizations.
Keywords: Military Hospital; Chemical Weapon; Victim
Received: January 8, 2013; Revised: February 15, 2013; Published: June 5, 2013 Show citation
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