RT Book, Section A1 Morgan, David L. A1 Ortiz, Christopher A2 Stone, C. Keith A2 Humphries, Roger L. SR Print(0) ID 55745128 T1 Chapter 3. Nuclear, Biologic, & Chemical Agents; Weapons of Mass Destruction T2 CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Emergency Medicine, 7e YR 2011 FD 2011 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-0-07-170107-5 LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=55745128 RD 2024/11/01 AB For centuries, military forces have utilized nonconventional weapons using various chemical and biologic agents. During World War I, powerful chemical weapons were developed that affected hundreds of thousands of soldiers. Nuclear weapons were first created during World War II with devastating results. Today, thousands of these nuclear, biologic, and chemical weapons of mass destruction are stored in facilities throughout the world. An accident at any of these facilities could result in a large number of civilian casualties. In addition, many terrorist organizations are now actively attempting to purchase, steal, or develop such weapons for their use. As with most mass casualty situations, emergency physicians will be at the forefront of patient care. This chapter attempts to provide specific information regarding the management of nuclear, biologic, and chemical weapons injuries.