Jane's Chem-Bio Handbook

Book Description

Newly updated, the Jane's Chem-Bio Handbook: Second Edition is an essential guide for US first responders that consolidates critical planning information and response procedures for a chem-bio incident. Fundamental on-scene procedural information includes initial response procedures, chemical agent indicator matrix, on-scene handling of biological agents, decontamination procedures, site set-up procedures with detailed graphics, and much more.

Key contents include:

Pre-incident planning

On-scene procedures

Comprehensive management checklists for rapid response

Latest triage and casualty management

Chemical-biological agent descriptions and effects

Chemical-biological agent delivery systems and methods

Management of biological casualties

Post-incident recovery including critical incident stress debriefing

Meteorological conditions

Chem-bio case studies

Jane's Chem-Bio Handbook: Second Edition is also available in Latin-American Spanish, Russian and French. Please ask your local Jane's representative for details.

Intended for: First responders: Military, Police, Fire and EMS officials.

Customer Reviews:

WONDERFUL!.......2001-09-30

This is a wonderful book for any first responder to have.
It is very easy to use because not only does it come with on and off scene procedures, but it also has quick reference tables and charts. On a scale of 1 to 5 I give it a 10!

Tries to be all things..........2001-05-15

and falls short. Jane's Chem-Bio Handbook is much improved over the freebie notepad version they gave out a few years back, but it suffers from a lack of focus. The small size, spiral binding, and tabs suggest it is intended as a first responder or incident commander handbook, but occasional topical discourses suggest that it is meant as a textbook. As a result, it is hard to find the information that would be needed on the scene (an index helps, but only slightly), while the coverage of the various topics is too uneven for it to be a good text. In some places, it seems to be simply a compilation of information from various (US) field manuals.

There are some good ideas, but they seem to be sabotaged by the execution. The checklist version of the "Agent Indicator Matrix" (based on the Defense Protective Service model) is a good idea, but it is spread over three pages (instead of being arranged to fit on two facing pages in a landscape presentation or provided as a foldout) so that it can neither be copied easily or used easily in the book. A section on the threat of stolen military munitions, after noting that stockpiles in other countries are not as well secured as those in the US, then proceeds to a description of US weapons without describing distinguishing characteristics of chemical munitions relative to conventional munitions or how the munitions described might relate to foreign munitions.

There are also some surprising errors in the hodgepodge of facts. The volume I purchased indicates that it is from the sixth printing, so I have to presume that most typos have been corrected. One particularly egregious error is in the characterization of liquid phosgene as "...not hazardous except as a source of vapor." This statement is highlighted in a little box with a finger pointing at it on page 106, and repeated on page 108. While certainly it is the vapor that kills, liquid phosgene splashed into the eyes is known to produce opacification. Subsequently, it is stated that "Phosgene [vapor] does not damage the eyes or skin..." Yet it is well known that concentrated phosgene vapor will irritate both the skin and eyes, and, while this would not be fatal, and is usually not permanent the downplaying of these risks is certainly inappropriate, to put it mildly.

To try to close on a positive note, this book does have some good information salted in various odd spots. If you are responsible for a training program, it would be a good book for you to look at, provided it is not the only reference you use. The table of emergency decontamination materials found at a K-Mart, for instance, suggests an obvious bit of homework for your trainees.

In summary, this handbook should not be your first or only purchase, but it probably has a place in a comprehensive library. Given the reputation of Jane's, a bit more proofreading would have been in order.

Jane's Chem-Bio Handbook: A useful tool.......2000-06-07

Among those involved with the planning and implementation of specialized, multi-casualty incident response, this book is quite useful. Field personnel, command staff, and planners - all will find it helpful. I found it to be concise, packable, and physically handy. About the only thing I'd change would be to laminate the pages for weather resistance.

R.D. Lopez, Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Specialist, Dept. of Public Health

Well written, portable, multi-purpose.......2000-02-18

This book offers a concise overview of (1) on scene procedures such as triage and decontamination, (2) general characteristics of weapon classes, (3) details of specific agents, and (4) treatments. It also describes precursor chemicals and 4 case histories. It is better written and more detailed than the comparable book "First responder chem-bio handbook".

Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents

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Great Resource
Accurate, but not what you might expect.
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Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents
D. Hank Ellison
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Detection Technologies for Chemical Warfare Agents and Toxic Vapors

ASIN: 0849328039

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With terrorist groups expanding their weapons of destruction beyond bombs and bullets, chemical and biological warfare agents aren't merely limited to the battlefield anymore. In some cases, they are now being used on a new front: major metropolitan cities. And in the Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents, emergency response personnel-from HazMat and Police SWAT teams to Explosive Ordinance Disposal units-will find a myriad of information on how to deal with such incidents involving dangerous chemical and biological agents.The 504-page book is formatted into a series of indices developed to facilitate rapid access to key information on chemical, biological and toxin agents, with each index cross-referenced to all others. The wealth of data not only include the physical appearance, odor, signs and symptoms of dangerous materials such as nerve agents and vesicants, but the detection and removal of such agents and the treatment of victims. Author D. Hank Ellison, a former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency emergency responder and officer in the Chemical Corps who provides chemical and biological counterterrorism training to HazMat, Police SWAT and Explosive Ordinance Disposal teams, also includes a litany of guidelines from such sources as the US Army, DOT and other agencies.

Customer Reviews:

Great Resource.......2001-11-07

This book is a wealth of information that emergency responders will be hard pressed to find complied anywhere else. The book cleverly adopts several widely used formats in presenting information unique to chemical and biological agents. These formats, which are familiar to emergency response personnel, allow for easy and rapid access to relevant hazard information. The Class Indexes are formatted to look like an MSDS, and the Agent Indexes are modeled after NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. Finally, the Alphabetical Index of agents is probably the most complete listing of agents and their synonyms that can be found.

Accurate, but not what you might expect........2001-11-01

I once ordered a book from CBIAC on survivability of materials to CBW Agents. From all descriptions, I believed it to be something that discussed various materials and mechanisms of failure. Unfortunately, it turned out to be nothing more than a list of materials with a rating code.

Handbook is a bit better. However, don't purchase this if you are expecting to read a book on CBW Agents and wanting a better understanding of the topic. Handbook is written sort of like those manuals you find on any truck caring hazardous materials...a list of UN codes, chemical names, and safe distances for spills. Overall, the intent seems to be a presentation of CBW Agents in the same format as typically used for occupational health and safety (TWA's, etc.)

I applaud the author for his thoroughness. He described Nerve Agent GP (actually GP11) of the GV Series with information that is not readily available. As usual, the Novichok agents have been misrepresented as a class of chemicals (it's a technique), with no more detail than what has been previously described.

The first section of the book is an index of all the various nomenclature applied to CBW Agents (military symbols, trivial names, other designations etc.) Following this section is a series of brief excerpts on each agent. Nothing in-depth on these agents, and the toxicology information (if available) is pretty much limited to the No-Effect thresholds used for occupational health. Subsequent sections treat each broad category of agents with information typical in MSDS's - very generic.

What most readers will find difficult about this book is that it is likened to indexes to indexes, and then once you find what you are looking for - it's more generic than most readers would prefer.

A bit disappointing.......2000-04-13

The fact that it was published by CRC Press may have led me to set my expectations a bit high, and I felt let down by this handbook. There were some surprising deficiencies - CAS registry numbers were absent for some of the chemical agents, for instance. I was particularly disappointed by the section on the Novichok agents, which was essentially a repeat of the newspaper comments of Mirzayanov. On the plus side, it covers all the common CW agents, some uncommon CW agents (although the basis for their selection is unclear), some industrial materials and CW agent precursors, and a fair selection of BW agents and toxins for a total of 348 agents. On the minus side, it provides only very limited data on each, stacking them at more than 3/page. The class indexes contain some useful information, but are necessarily very general. The 100 pages of reprints of ERG guidlines are probably not needed. The section on weapon markings is interesting, but limited to US weapons only, and lacks illustrations. The first 110+ pages do contain a potentially useful list of synonyms, although again, the selection criteria are not clear. The glossary is reasonably complete. PPE data is only a single page. The sample collection section is vague about what to do with collected samples. Probably useful (along with FM 3-9) for poison control facilities and the libraries of emergency management agencies, but not laid out (hardbound, difficult to keep open to a page) or complete enough (volatilities,vapor pressures are given for only one temperature, for instance) for field use.

PDR Guide to Biological and Chemical Warfare Response

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An adequate quick reference guide to bioterrorism.

PDR Guide to Biological and Chemical Warfare Response

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ASIN: 1563634260

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Are you ready to deal with bioterrorism? No one can predict which toxins will be released, but this fundamental reference will arm you with the essential facts you need to cope with over 50 of the most likely possibilities - outlining the telltale signs and symptoms of each, and summarizing the appropriate clinical response. Based on the most current medical literature and reviewed by hundreds of experts from leading medical institutions throughout the United States, this practical guide for clinicians is the only book of its kind.

Here in one convenient volume you'll find all the basics required for safe, effective emergency action when confronted with a biological or chemical attack.

A small sample of the unique information you will find:

Diagnosis and Indicated Clinical Response - Concise overviews of biological weapons such as anthrax, Ebola, smallpox, and plague, plus chemical agents such as arsine, cyanide, mustard gas, Sarin, Tabun, and VX.

Treatment Modalities - Key guidelines for using anthrax and smallpox vaccines, ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, gentamicin, streptomycin, and 47 other therapeutic agents.

In-Depth Prescribing Information - Detailed data on over 20 drugs indicated for conditions induced by biological attack.

Medical Safety - Precautions to take against biological agents, recommendations for protective clothing, and an extensive directory of clothing suppliers.

Government Advisories - Official recommendations for prophylaxis and treatment of anthrax, the use of smallpox vaccine, and more.

Customer Reviews:

An adequate quick reference guide to bioterrorism........2005-07-05

As a graduate public health and microbiology student in Washington, DC, I encountered this book and several others proclaiming themselves guides to chem and biowarfare response - most failed at providing clear and valid recommendations. This work, however makes sound recommendations and gives professionals and students alike the knowledge necessary to make quick decision in the event of a bioterrorist attack. The information in this work is laid out in a succinct fashion for each agent, and does not burden the reader with anything other than vital, relevant information. Having extensively researched Ebola virus and smallpox during my bioterrorism class and then checking the PDR's recommendations, I realized that this work is up to speed with modern research and translates the findings into practical, reasoned explanations and recommendations for identification, treatment, and containment in the field and beyond. An absolute must-have for the prepared citizen, firemen, EMT, public health student or professional, and health professionals alike.

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Compendium of Chemical Warfare Agents
Steven L. Hoenig
Manufacturer: Springer
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ASIN: 0387346260

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In his book, Compendium of Chemical Warfare Agents, author Steven L. Hoenig provides all the necessary information that First Responders, Hospitals, HazMat Teams, Fire and Rescue Services, and other First Responders need to know when dealing with dangerous chemical agents.

Coverage includes health effects, physical characteristics, hazards from reactivity, protection of personnel, and general first aid for each agent. The book provides quick and easy access to critical data on chemical warfare agents, both at the scene of release and in the laboratory.

Today, highly lethal chemicals such as nerve agents, vesicants and other chemical warfare agents may be the new weapons of choice among terrorist groups throughout the world and the latest addition to the "poor man's arsenal of opportunity" - a grave concern for all First Responders and Emergency Management personnel. Compendium of Chemical Warfare Agents furnishes the critical information to deal with this threat.

Emergency Action For Chemical And Biological Warfare Agents

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A direct copy of the material in the Handbook

Emergency Action For Chemical And Biological Warfare Agents
D. Hank Ellison
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ASIN: 0849302412

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A HazMat team evacuates five square miles of a city business district in response to a chemical spill. Ten city blocks away, a police special response team forms a perimeter around an office building where a terrorist threatens the release of a deadly chemical agent. Meanwhile, paramedics administer first aid to victims exposed to a possible vesicant. In the real-life world of emergency response, nothing is more crucial to crisis personnel than quick and decisive action. D. Hank Ellison's Emergency Action for Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents tells police, paramedics, and firefighters just what actions to take in the event of a crisis involving hazardous materials. The book contains abridged versions of the class indices from Ellison's larger Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents. The indices deal with classes of agents (nerve, blister, etc.) instead of focusing on specific agents. Each index contains information on the toxicology/health impacts, physical characteristics, hazards from fire or reactivity, protection of personnel, and general first aid for that agent class. Designed to provide rapid access to critical emergency information at the scene of a release of chemical or biological warfare agents, this handy field guide is also ideal for facilitating the coordination with off-site personnel who have access to more comprehensive information in Ellison's larger Handbook. It differs from its larger companion, however, in that agent specific data, as well as information on evacuation distances, are listed in table format, making it the ideal tool for emergency responders deployed in the field.

Customer Reviews:

A direct copy of the material in the Handbook.......2001-08-09

of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents, slightly rearranged. The bulk of this book consists of the abridged class indices (no rewriting, really -there are references to the agent descriptions that are in the Handbook but not in this book). The Class Indices are arguably the best part of the CRC Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents, and if you are trying to decide which to buy, this is probably the one for you unless price is no object. But the class indices are very broad descriptions of the materials, and their utility in providing guidance for emergency action is really somewhat limited.

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Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents
D. Hank Ellison
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ASIN: 0849314348

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Extensively revised, reorganized, and updated, this second edition of the bestselling Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents goes well beyond the "dirty thirty" commonly discussed agents and provides rapid access to a wide range of agents that can be used as weapons. This edition incorporates additional classes of agents, expands existing classes, and increases the number of agents described. Expanding the scope of the original, this edition is rich with scientific data and provides more information on the chemical, physical, and biological properties of these agents and their health effects. Highly organized and cross-referenced to provide instant access to the most authoritative data, this handbook is divided into classes based on the common military groupings of chemical, biological, and toxin agents. Additional classes are provided where the divisions are too broad for appropriate identification, along with classes for non-traditional agents and improvised industrial materials. At the end of each class section is detailed technical information about individual agents, components, precursors, and decomposition products within that class. Employing four indices along with the handbook's own identification number, each entry follows a standard format for that class including toxicology, characteristics, hazards, protection, and medical response. Other information is provided where applicable such as chemical formula, routes of exposure, medicinal uses, threat or treaty listing, and descriptions of the disease as it appears in humans, animals, and plants. All values are based on a "standard" man model to allow for consistency of data and evaluations. Still the gold-standard reference in the field, Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents, Second Edition raises the bar in terms of both quality and quantity and assures accuracy across the widest variety of military, scientific, and medical sources available.

Handbook of Chemical Warfare and Terrorism:

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informative
Very useful and informative
GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Outstanding and timely resource book!

Handbook of Chemical Warfare and Terrorism:
Steven L. Hoenig
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
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ASIN: 0313324077

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The increased threat of chemical terrorism and warfare makes a quick, comprehensive guide more vital than ever. Forensic chemist Steven L. Hoenig has compiled information from diverse sources to produce this ready reference with details on various chemicals, including identification tips, symptoms and treatment procedures, protective gear necessary to counter each threat, and a step-by-step description of decontamination procedures. A brief overview of the history of chemicals used in warfare is followed by a discussion of the different categories of chemical threats. First responders to a chemical event will find the wealth of information invaluable, as cities and civic organizations are called upon to develop readiness plans for dealing with terrorist attacks. This guide includes clear diagrams and explanations, and has been compiled with both the layman and professional in mind, making it a useful addition to any military, medical, or home library.

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informative.......2003-03-17

I read this book which I thought was important to do
in Lieu of what's going on in the world today. I found
it very informative and easy to understand. I recommend
this book to anyone who is feeling any anxiety about
what is going with Terrorism & Chemical Warefare and can't
make heads or tails of what the news says. This helped
make things clearer for me.

Very useful and informative.......2003-03-13

Bravo Mr. Hoenig! This concise handbook expertly defines the terms and details of chemical warfare. I think that most readers will benefit from this book. Universities, hospitals, government agencies,etc... should make this required reading.

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2003-03-13

I am so excited that there is a fast and easy to read resource on this current topic. We should all know more about chemical warfare today. I definitely recommend this book. It is important given the fears we all now face.

Outstanding and timely resource book!.......2003-03-13

This is a terrific resource on terrorism. Considering the current problems we now face, I highly recommend this book to everyone. It applies to us all. College students and professors take note: this is an excellent learning tool. I am very impressed with the author's knowledge on this subject. This is a vital resource.

Pocket Reference for Chemical, Biological, and Radiologic Agents

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Pocket Reference for Chemical, Biological, and Radiologic Agents
John P. Bastin
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Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents.
D. Hank. ELLISON
Manufacturer: CRC Press
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