Vojenské Zdravotnické Listy, 2002 (vol. 71), issue 1
HISTORICAL ASPECTS OF BIOLOGICAL AGENT MISUSE
Roman Prymula
VZL 2002, 71(1):1-9 
Without any doubt biological warfare ranks among the weapons of mass destruction, more precisely weapons causing mass casualties without affecting lifeless things. This definition can be changed, however, in the future. It is possible that microorganisms causing, for example, a massive corrosion of technical equipment or destroying the rubber parts of enemy weapon systems or his fuel supplies will be used in biological warfare. Biological warfare is unique concerning its variety in comparison with other weapons. It is also clear that the use of biological warfare is significantly cheaper and more effective from the point of view of the number of people...
BIOTERRORISM: ITS PRESENT RISKS
Roman Prymula
VZL 2002, 71(1):10-14
Bioterorrism has become one of the most important world problems. The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon have brought new aspects of the current risks into focus and biological agents seem to be a possible follow-up way of how to harm Western democracy. In spite of the real danger of biological agent misuse for terrorists’ targets it should be clearly stated that the real risk is farfrom justifiting the panic reaction surrounding all such “biological disasters” in the world. Our task is to train the population to face similar dangerous situations realistically.
SIMULATION OF SHOCKWAVE EFFECTS CAUSED BY A SMALL CALIBRE PENETRATING PROJECTILES ON THE HUMAN VESSEL SYSTEM
Ludvík Juříček, Jan Komenda
VZL 2002, 71(1):15-21
The article presents an analysis of shock wave effects developed when a small calibre bullet penetrates the tissue in human blood - vessel system surroundings. The results of experimental verification carried out by shooting into a substitute model of a lower limb part are presented to enable a quantitative response evalution of the vessel system in case of a non - complicated injury.
NEUROVASCULAR CONFLICT AND BLOOD PRESSURE
Václav Masopust, David Netuka, Jaroslav Plas, Oldřich Hudec
VZL 2002, 71(1):22-25
This article deals with the relationship between neurogenic hypertension and other diseases caused by neurovascular conflict. In Order to prove neurogenic hypertension on the basis of neurovascular conflict at the brainstem or the transition zone of the left vagus nerve, it is necessary as a first step to exclude other causes of neurogenic hypertension. For this purpose, changes in the blood pressure of patients with microvascular decompression during and after the operation were monitored. In the group of 43 patients no other neurovascular conflicts as a cause of neurogenic hypertension were confirmed.
POSITION AND TASKS OF THE FORWARD SURGICAL TEAM IN THE NATO MEDICAL SUPPORT STRUCTURE SYSTEM
Michal Plodr
VZL 2002, 71(1):26-29
The author describes the organizational structure and subordination of a forward surgical team which is a part of the USA Armed Forces Medical Service. During his study stay the author was acquainted with the activity of this facility and he actively participated in the forward surgical team training.
KNOWLEDGE GAINED FROM A TRIP ABROAD
Michal Plodr
VZL 2002, 71(1):30-32
The author describes the knowledge he gained from his trip to the USA which consisted of two parts. The first part included language preparation and the second part included an observation course at the military hospital and participation in ATLS, PHTLS courses.
PŘIJÍMACÍ ŘÍZENÍ DO DOKTORSKÉHO STUDIJNÍHO PROGRAMU VŠEOBECNÉ LÉKAŘSTVÍ
Peter Pudík
VZL 2002, 71(1):32
OCHRATOXIN A (OTA) DETERMINATION IN THE HUMAN KIDNEYS
František Malíř, Tomáš Roubal, Jan Severa, Milena Černá, Miroslav Brndiar
VZL 2002, 71(1):33-36
The study pays attention to toxinogenic fungi producing mycotoxin ochratoxin A. Its toxicity, the method of exposure evaluation, health risks and the danger to the population are mentioned. Patients with chronic renal insuficiency, who in a significant way accumulate OTA in the blood serum and probably in the kidneys, are considered the risk group. The method of OTA determination in the kidneys with the aim of investigating OTA concentrations in the ordinary population and also in people who died due to chronic renal insuficiency has been worked Out.
PREGRADUATE EDUCATION IN HYGIENE AT THE JESSENIUS FACULTY OF MEDICINE, COMENIUS UNIVERSITY, MARTIN, SLOVAKIA
Magdaléna Szárazová, Tatiana Janušová, Aurel Dostál
VZL 2002, 71(1):37-38
Pregraduate education in hygiene at the Jessenius Faculty of Medicine of Comenius University in Martin is carried out in two study branches: general medicine and nursing. Teachers at the Hygiene Institute teach this subject to Slovak and foreign students. Hygiene is taught in the 10th semester for students in the general medicine branch. Hygiene education consists of 24 lessons of lectures and 12 lessons of practical exercises. It is thematically focused on nutrition and environmental hygiene. In order to improve students' practical skills, a change in the study structure in favour of practical exercise is being prepared for the next School...
REDAKČNÍ ČLÁNEK
Vítězslav Fanta
VZL 2002, 71(1):39