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The Chemical and Biological Agents of Terrorism: Facts and Myths Agents of terrorism are receiving frequent media attention. However, the true risks pertaining to these agents are somewhat elusive. This talk focuses on the history and toxicity of the most widely known and potent terrorism agents from the healthcare system viewpoint. The Japanese Sarin terrorism attacks of the 1990s will be discussed and the lessons learned will be highlighted. Potential agents of terrorism will be reviewed, including the nerve agents, cyanide, ricin, blistering agents, and certain agents that may reside at your local store. Biological threats will be discussed. The role of the health care system and the local, state, and federal government will be addressed and the collaborative advances in Virginia will be highlighted. April 14, 2005 |
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About the Speaker Dr. Christopher Holstege, Dr. Holstege joined the University of Virginia Department of Emergency Medicine in 1999. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology and holds a joint appointment in the Department of Emergency Medicine and the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Holstege is one of only two board-certified, full-time medical toxicologists in Virginia. He conducts research in the area of clinical toxicology and manages poisoned patients in his medical practice at the University of Virginia. Dr. Holstege frequently lectures at both the regional and national levels on a variety of topics including agents of chemical terrorism, envenomations, drugs of abuse, and the medical management of the poisoned patient. He has over 100 abstracts and articles published in peer-reviewed medical journals, periodicals, and books. He is actively involved on numerous committees dealing with terrorism and disaster preparedness. Dr. Holstege is a member of the Central & Northwest Regional Virginia Disaster Plan Consortium Task Force, the Virginia Hospital&Healthcare Association Hospital Disaster Preparedness Task Force, the American Heart Association National First Aid Task Force, and the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology Chemical Terrorism Preparedness Task Force. Dr. Holstege received the prestigious National Faculty Teaching Award from the American College of Emergency Physicians in 2002 and the Deans Award for Clinical Excellence from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2003. |
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