Description
This essential Elsevier textbook equips healthcare professionals, public health officials, and medical students with practical knowledge for managing viral outbreaks and biosecurity threats. Whether you’re preparing for infectious disease responses, studying pandemic management, or developing institutional protocols for mass casualty events, this 400-page resource covers epidemiology, clinical protocols, containment strategies, and emergency response frameworks. It’s particularly valuable for anyone in India’s medical, nursing, or public health sectors seeking to understand current biosecurity challenges and evidence-based preparedness solutions. Published in 2020, it reflects contemporary approaches to outbreak control and public health emergency management.
- ISBN-10: 0323548415
- ISBN-13: 978-0323548410
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Publication date: 13 December 2020
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 19.79 x 3.28 x 23.88 cm
- Print length: 400 pages
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this book cover about pandemic preparedness?
This Elsevier textbook provides comprehensive guidance on managing viral outbreaks, from detection and diagnosis to containment and treatment protocols. It covers biosecurity frameworks, epidemiological monitoring, and practical strategies for healthcare systems to prepare for and respond to infectious disease emergencies, including mass casualty scenarios.
Is this textbook suitable for medical students and nurses in India?
Yes, absolutely. This book is designed for healthcare professionals, medical and nursing students, public health officers, and administrators. It’s particularly relevant for Indian medical education and professional development in infectious disease management and emergency preparedness.
Can I buy this Elsevier textbook online in India?
Yes, you can purchase this book from The Bookish Owl’s online store. We ship throughout India and offer this Elsevier publication at ₹6614.37. Check our website for current stock availability and delivery options.
What’s the difference between this book and general infectious disease textbooks?
Unlike standard clinical textbooks, this specialized publication focuses specifically on outbreak management, biosecurity protocols, and mass casualty preparedness. It bridges clinical knowledge with public health emergency response, making it ideal for professionals involved in institutional or community-level disease preparedness.
Is this a recent publication and does it cover COVID-19 lessons?
Published in December 2020, this textbook incorporates emerging knowledge on infectious disease management during pandemic conditions. While not exclusively about COVID-19, it reflects contemporary understanding of viral outbreak response informed by recent global health experiences.
