Pandemic Influenza

Description:
This book examines the pandemic influenza threat, as well as the containment and response capabilities needed to effectively plan and prepare for a wide-spread outbreak. Addressing clinical issues and the public health challenges, 'Pandemic Influenza' examines such critical issues as the types of influenza and related health implications, outbreak prevention and mass prophylaxis measures, medical supply and fatality management, response actions for various emergency service disciplines, and the potential economic effects of a pandemic outbreak. Outlining the goals of the U.S. National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza, this text underscores the importance of expanding the health care system's capacity to provide adequate triage and medical care.

Review:
'This helpful, concise volume covers all the basics of pandemic preparedness. Written by emergency management professionals (from agencies like the US Public Health Service, FEMA, and state health departments) who know the nuts and bolts of disaster response, it will be useful to a wide range of planners, whether they work in public services or are formulating business operations plans ... The graphs, photos, glossaries, resource lists, and tables--on everything from the facilities involved in poultry population to vaccine priority groups to guidelines for certifying deaths and strong bodies--make this a hand manual for both emergency management professionals and laypeople.' -- K.H. Jacobsen, George Mason University, in Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, June 2009, Vol. 46, No. 10 '... targeted primarily at public health planners involved in preparing community responses to the next influenza pandemic. However, this book also serves as a good reference to many aspects of pandemic influenza, providing a historical perspective as well as up-to-date information in the field of molecular virology. ... a very interesting book that covers some of the less documented and less understood aspects of pandemic planning. For those planners who delve into the finer details, it will improve their ability to inform communities and businesses to 'fight back' when the 'big one' hits.' --Alex J. Elliot, Real-Time Syndromic Surveillance Team, Health Protection Agency West Midlands--Regional Surveillance Unit, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK, in CID, August 2009, Vol. 49

Table of Contents:
Defining the Threat of Influenza Past Pandemics and Their Outcome, J.R. Ryan, PhD Disease Dynamics The Black Death Cholera Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Influenza Pandemics Factors Contributing to a Pandemic Conclusion The Spanish Flu of 1918,L.M. Olson, EdD The Genesis The Second Wave The Unforgettable Outcome Natural History of Influenza Biology of the Virus, J.R. Ryan, PhD Introduction Types of Influenza Virus and Their Characteristics Influenza at the Molecular Level Genetic Mutation and Antigenic Variation Pandemic Potentialities Conclusion Clinical Aspects of Influenza, A.W. Kirchner, MD Introduction Uncomplicated Seasonal Influenza Differential Diagnosis Common Complications of Influenza Avian Influenza Infection in Humans: Implications for the Coming Pandemic Prevention of Influenza Treatment of Influenza Conclusion Avian Influenza, J.C. Wright, DVM, PhD, K.E. Nusbaum, DVM, PhD, and J.G.W. Wenzel, DVM, PhD Introduction Influenza and Animal Health Examples that Matter Implications for Human Health Containing the Contagion Defining the Response International, Federal Programs and Assets, J.T. Cash, PhD, RN, COI, CHS, MEP and M.G. Lavender, RN, MSN, DSN Introduction Federal Programs and Assets National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan Homeland Security Presidential Directive -- 21 International Programs and Assets Global Preparedness and Response Summary Defining the Response at the Local Level, J.R. Ryan, PhD and J.F. Glarum, EMT-P Introduction Pre-Incident Planning Establishing Trigger Points Pandemic Preparedness and Public Health Nonpharmaceutical Measures Risk Communications Conclusion Service Continuation Planning for Business, O. Grady-Erickson, BA Introduction Continuity Planning for Business The Planning Cycle Prioritization of Services Development of a Pandemic Influenza Committee Development of a Communications Plan Human Resource Policies to be Implemented During a Pandemic Conclusion Fatality Management,L.J. Hardin, MFS and J.P. Ahrens, MPA Introduction Myths Surrounding Fatality Management Facts Bearing on Fatality Management Planning Considerations Identifying Roles for a Mass Fatality Incident Death Management Practices and Possible Surge Solutions Conclusion Epilogue: Putting it All Together,J.R. Ryan, PhD and J.F. Glarum, EMT-P Introduction Expectations and Responsibilities Stakeholders Conclusion

Author Biography:
Jacksonville State University, Alabama, USA