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Citywide pharmaceutical preparation for bioterrorism.

C M Terriff1, A M Tee

  • 1College of Pharmacy, Washington State University, USA. terriff@mail.wsu.edu

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP : Official Journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences

Background:

  • Bioterrorism preparedness is crucial for communities.
  • A local anthrax scare highlighted the need for pharmaceutical readiness.
  • Deaconess Medical Center's pharmacy department initiated a preparedness plan.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a comprehensive bioterrorism preparedness plan for a community.
  • To compile essential information on biological agents for medical professionals.
  • To establish procedures for acquiring necessary medical countermeasures.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a literature search and consulted with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • Gathered data on symptom onset, treatment, prophylaxis, and isolation for biological agents.
  • Developed a procedure for obtaining scarce or unavailable antidotes.

Main Results:

  • Information on biological agents, treatments, and antidote availability was compiled.
  • A system for securing necessary antidotes was established.
  • A training program on domestic preparedness was delivered to medical personnel.

Conclusions:

  • Community-wide cooperation was achieved for bioterrorism response.
  • Pharmacists play a key role in disseminating information and medical supplies during an attack.
  • Spokane's medical facilities enhanced their preparedness for bioterrorist events.

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