Hello All: One of the biggest problems in preparing
for terrorism, and success in overcoming an attack is
recognition of an attack. Medical personnel and first
responders need to identify that an attack occurred.
Unfortunately, most hospitals, with overworked and
underpaid harried ER personnel, would probably not
recognize symptoms of biological or chemical weapons.
The first need that we have to address is training and
education of first responders, such as EMT, police,
fire, etal and ER and lab personnel. These people
must recognize that an attack occurred. Medical
response to chemical/biological weapons is the first
step. Far more important then issuing Executive
Orders, or spending thousands on technology.
Thank you,
Patricia Doyle
labgal_5@yahoo.com 

Patricia Doyle