Research Paper on:
Effects of Bioterrorism Upon Emergency Medical Technicians

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that goes above and beyond the human call of duty, however, they do not think twice about the potential sacrifices to their own lives. Still, even the strongest, most  physically and emotionally steadfast EMS workers are prone to succumb to the images of death and destruction they see over and over again; the recently resurrected issue of bioterrorism reflects  one of these compromising times. Reaction to critical incidents, such as the deaths, serious injuries and threatening situations intrinsically related to bioterrorism, require the human being to respond in a  way that intensifies the inherent stress already related to EMS respondents. The student should realize that those within the rescue field are prone to inordinate levels of stress over  and above many other professions; as a result, extremely traumatic or overwhelming situations sometimes spawn a damaging psychological reaction called Critical Incident Stress. Those impacted in such a negative  way attend Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) as a means by which to diffuse some of the internal emotional buildup caused by post-traumatic stress, but sometimes that is not enough  to address the extent to which an EMT or firefighter is suffering. "Rescuers must suppress their feelings and concentrate on the task. This delays their psychological reaction.  After a disaster ends and normal routine starts, there is often an intense period when repressed feelings start to surface" (Critical Incident Stress Syndrome 2). Noted by a combination of  both physical and psychological symptoms, CIS is often difficult to detect. Such manifestations as chills, thirst, fatigue, nausea, dizziness and headaches can indicate myriad conditions that might not necessarily  be equated with CIS. However, other more telling symptoms like chest pain, weakness, dizziness, vomiting, twitches, fainting, confusion, nightmares, suspiciousness, anxiety, panic, grief, guilt, fear, irritability, poor attention and