The first edition of this book,Chemical Warfare Agents: Toxicity at Low Levels, was published just prior to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The second edition titled,Chemical Warfare Agents: Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics,included new epidemiological and clinical studies of exposed orpotentially exposed populations; new treatment concepts and products;improved organization of the national response apparatus addressing thepotential for CWA terrorism; and improved diagnostic tests that enablerapid diagnosis and treatment.Since the secondedition, the chemical warfare agent community has worked hard to advanceresearch for protection and treatment and develop/improve responseapproaches for individuals and definitive care. Consequently, inaddition to updating previous chapters,Chemical Warfare Agents: Biomedical and Psychological Effects, Medical Countermeasures, and Emergency Response,Third Editionfeatures several new chapters that address the Syrian War, chemicaldestruction, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons,biomarkers for chemical warfare agent exposure, field sensors, aircraftdecontamination, lung/human on a chip, chemical warfare responsedecision making, and other research advancements.Features:Describesthe newest medical interventions, and the latest technologies deployedin the field, as well as developments in the international response toCW usage highlighting recent events in the Middle EastDiscussesthe latest in organizational/interagency partitioning in terms ofresponsibilities for emergency response, not just in the United Statesbut at the international level―whether prevention, mitigation, medicalcare, reclamation, or medico-legal aspects of such responseContains the most current research from bench-level expertsThethird edition contains the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverageof the question of chemical warfare agent employment on the battlefieldor…