From Didactics to Disasters: Unveiling CBRNe and Counter-Terrorism Medicine Training in US Medical Schools.

IF 2.1 4区医学 Q2 EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Prehospital and Disaster Medicine Pub Date : 2024-04-23 DOI:10.1017/S1049023X24000335

Joshua E Lane, D. Tin, Ameena Ali, G. Ciottone

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION The threat of chemical, biological, radiologic, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNe) terrorist attacks has increased over time. The need for rapid and effective responses to such attacks is paramount. Effective medical counter-measures to CBRNe events are critical and training for such may effectively occur early in physician training. While some medical specialties are more involved than others, counter-terrorism medicine (CTM) spans all medical specialties. METHODS All United States allopathic medical schools were examined via online curriculums and queries for academic content related to CBRNe and terrorist medical counter-measures. RESULTS Analysis of 153 United States allopathic medical schools demonstrated that 15 (9.8%) medical schools offered educational content related to CBRNe and terrorist counter-measures. This is in contrast to legislation following the September 11, 2001 attacks that called for high priority for such education. CONCLUSION Effective CBRNe medical counter-measures are currently in place; however, there is room for improvement in education that may begin during medical school. While certain medical specialties such as emergency medicine, primary care, and dermatology may have specific niches in such events, physicians of all medical specialties have something to offer, and even a basic education in medical school can help best prepare the nation for future attacks.

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从教学到灾难：揭秘美国医学院的 CBRNe 和反恐医学培训。

导言：随着时间的推移，化学、生物、辐射、核和爆炸（CBRNe）恐怖袭击的威胁与日俱增。对此类袭击做出快速、有效的反应至关重要。针对 CBRNe 事件采取有效的医疗应对措施至关重要，而这方面的培训可在医生培训的早期有效开展。对 153 所美国全科医学院的分析表明，15 所医学院（9.8%）提供了与 CBRNe 和恐怖主义应对措施相关的教育内容。这与 2001 年 9 月 11 日袭击事件后要求高度重视此类教育的立法形成了鲜明对比。结论目前已经制定了有效的化学、生物、辐射和核医学应对措施；但是，从医学院校开始的教育仍有改进的余地。虽然某些医学专科，如急诊医学、初级保健和皮肤科在此类事件中可能会有特殊的优势，但所有医学专科的医生都可以有所作为，即使是医学院的基础教育也可以帮助国家为未来的袭击做好最佳准备。

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Prehospital and Disaster Medicine Medicine-Emergency Medicine

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期刊介绍： Prehospital and Disaster Medicine (PDM) is an official publication of the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine. Currently in its 25th volume, Prehospital and Disaster Medicine is one of the leading scientific journals focusing on prehospital and disaster health. It is the only peer-reviewed international journal in its field, published bi-monthly, providing a readable, usable worldwide source of research and analysis. PDM is currently distributed in more than 55 countries. Its readership includes physicians, professors, EMTs and paramedics, nurses, emergency managers, disaster planners, hospital administrators, sociologists, and psychologists.