FM 8-284: Treatment of Biological Warfare Agent Casualties

FM 8-284 Treatment of Biological Warfare Agent Casualties

FM 8-284

Treatment of Biological Warfare Agent Casualties

Army · FM · Jul 2000 · 115 pages

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vii FM 8-284/NAVMED P-5042/AFMAN (I) 44-156/MCRP 4-11.1C (BW) agent casualties. Information contained in this publication may also be relevant for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with naturally acquired diseases or illnesses due to pathogens with BW potential. Scope a. This publication (1) Classifies and describes potential BW agents. (2) Provides procedures for collecting, handling and labeling, shipping, and identifying potential BW agents. (3) Describes procedures for medical diagnosing, treating, and management of BW casualties. (4) Describes medical management and treatment in BW operations. b. The material in this publication is applicable to both the conventional battlefield and the integrated environment of the battlefield.

DesignationFM 8-284

EditionJul 2000

StatusSuperseded

Pages115

FunctionMedical TCCC

CollectionRecent Archive

References 20

FM 8-33Not in the Vault
TC 83Not in the Vault
MCRP 6Not in the Vault
FMFM 11-17Not in the Vault
FMFM 11-9Not in the Vault
FMFM 11-10Not in the Vault
FM 3-101-4Not in the Vault
FM 3-101-6Not in the Vault