%0 Book %T Improving Civilian Medical Response to Chemical or Biological Terrorist Incidents: Interim Report on Current Capabilities %D 1998 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/9519/improving-civilian-medical-response-to-chemical-or-biological-terrorist-incidents %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/9519/improving-civilian-medical-response-to-chemical-or-biological-terrorist-incidents %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Conflict and Security Issues %P 103 %R doi:10.17226/9519 %X This report addresses the U.S. civil preparedness for chemical or biological terrorist incidents. In particular, the report provides interim findings regarding (1) collection and assessment of existing research, development, and technology information on detecting chemical and biological agents as well as methods for protecting and treating both the targets of attack and the responding health care providers, and (2) provision of specific recommendations for priority research and development.