Jane's Chem-Bio Handbook

by Ken Alibek, Thomas R. Dashiell

The Spanish language on-scene tool for first responders

The expert chem-bio information that you have come to expect from Jane's is now available for Latin-American Spanish speaking first responders. The practical and accessible format will help first responders identify, assess and react to any type of chemical-biological attack, in a language conducive to all responders and planners involved.

Contents include
• On-scene procedures for emergency response personnel • Checklists for rapid response • Triage and casualty management • Chemical-biological agent descriptions and effects • Chemical-biological agent delivery systems and methods • Management of biological casualties • Meteorological conditions • Chem-bio case studies

348 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2005

About the author

Colonel Kanatjan Alibekov (born 1950, known as Ken Alibek since 1992) is a former Soviet physician, microbiologist, and biological warfare (BW) expert. He rose rapidly in the ranks of the Red Army to become the First Deputy Director of Biopreparat where he oversaw a vast program of BW facilities. In 1992 he defected to the United States, has become an American citizen, and makes his living as a biodefense consultant, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has actively participated in the development of biodefense strategy for the U.S. government, and has repeatedly advised the U.S. Congress and other governments on biotechnology issues. He is CEO of AFG Biosolutions Inc. (USA) and President and CEO of MaxWell Biocorporation, LLC (USA).

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