This 2nd edition of the Advanced Disaster Medical Response manual is a thorough review of medical and public health response to disasters, including the incident command system, decontamination, biological, chemical and radioactive agents, specific injuries such as blast and crush injuries and the psychological response to disaster. Each chapter has been expanded to include case scenarios, more detailed graphics, key points, and overall greater level of information on responding to disaster and specific treatment protocols. Sections include General Principles, Medical Response to Disasters, Public Health Considerations, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Specific Injuries, Environmental Considerations, and Special Issues.