Detection of the sentinel anthrax case in the United States.
Clin Leadersh Manag Rev
; 17(5): 281-2, 2003.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-14531222
First-hand knowledge of the detection of the first bioweapon in modern United States history is described in this article. The method by which the presumptive diagnosis of anthrax meningitis was made within 13 hours of the patient presenting to the emergency department is described using pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases. The lessons learned from this process are briefly presented so that other laboratories may learn from our experience: how to prepare; how to quickly analyze a potential bioweapon; how to communicate with staff and local, regional, and national authorities; and how to deal with disruptive media attention.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Laboratories, Hospital
/
Sentinel Surveillance
/
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
/
Bioterrorism
/
Anthrax
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Leadersh Manag Rev
Journal subject:
SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Year:
2003
Type:
Article