| Subj: | Fwd: CDC Antibiotic Protocol for << Anthrax >> |
| Date: | 10/12/01 8:30:48 PM Pacific Daylight Time |
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<< Please discard all previous antibiotic protocols and
use this one, it is the
latest from the CDC.
Anthrax
Brief Description:
Anthrax Charts page
1
Details:
ANTHRAX
Bacillus
Anthracis
Description:
Anthrax--Bacillus Anthracis--is highly lethal! In
spore
form, Anthrax is quite stable and very suitable as an
aerosol weapon.
Signs and Symptoms:
Inhalation--Pulmonary (lungs)-
Incubation 1-6 days
Fever, malaise, cough and mild chest discomfort,
rapidly followed by severe
respiratory distress with labored breathing, sweating,
harsh breathing
sounds, and bluish or gray skin. Shock and death follow
within 24-36 hours
of severe symptoms. Even with treatment of heroic
measures, Pulmonary
Anthrax is: Virtually 100% FATAL
Antibiotic Prophylaxis would be successful.
Cutaneous (skin-sores)
A pimple develops, then blisters, finally forming a
small black scab of dead
tissue surrounded by swelling. Fever may be present.
The lesions are
usually painless. Left untreated the local infection
may progress into
blood poisoning and Death. Untreated cases have a 20%
death rate. With
treatment, fatalities are rare.
Antibiotic Prophylaxis would be
successful.
Gastrointestinal (intestines-guts)
Contracted from ingesting spore- or bacillus-infested
food or water-esp.
meat. Signs of distended abdomen, sweats,
occasional
blood-tinged feces or
discharges of pure blood may develop. Bluish skin,
occasional elevated
temperature and labored breathing precede Death.
Gastro-Anthrax is rare but
100% FATAL
Antibiotic Prophylaxis would probably FAIL!
Anthrax is not considered contagious in the ordinary
sense although it can
be contracted from infected or infested food, clothing
and body fluid!
War Engine:
Anthrax is spread primarily by aerosol. It has the
potential of producing mass casualties who would then
swiftly overwhelm all medical facilities and response
teams in the area.
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Anthrax
Brief Description:
Anthrax Charts page
2
Details:
ANTHRAX
Prophylaxis: Adults--Oral
Oral medication only-Human or Animal Grade
DOXYCYCLINE: Adults 100 pounds or over
Doxycycline (Vibramycin) pills or capsules
1) Minimum adult dosage for Doxycycline =
100mg every 8 hours (TID/q8h) x 60 days
This is a total of 300mg per day.
TETRACYCLINE: Adults 8 years and over
Adult DOSAGES: Tetracycline or Oxytetracycline.
1) Minimum adult dosage for the Tetracyclines =
500mg every four hours (q4h) x 60 days
This is a daily total of 3,000mg
CIPROFLOXACIN, CIPRO: Adults over 18
Adult DOSAGES: Ciprofloxacin, Cipro
Not for pregnant women or children.
1) Minimum adult dosage for Cipro =
500mg every 12 hours (q12h--BID) x 60 days
This is a daily total of 1,000mg
PENICILLIN: Adults--60 pounds and over
Adult Dosages--Pen V K (oral Penicillin)
1) Adult "loading" dosage for the Pen V K =
1000mg every 6 hours (q6h)-two days only!
**THEN TAKE**
2) Minimum Adult dosage for Pen V K =
500mg every 6 (six) hours (q6h) x 60 days
This is a daily total of 2,000mg
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Anthrax
Brief Description:
Anthrax Charts page
3
Details:
ANTHRAX
Prophylaxis: CHILDREN--Oral
Oral medication only--Human or Animal Grade
Do NOT give Children "Shots"!
When Children are considered "Children":
Doxycycline---100 pounds and under
Tetracycline--- 8 years and under
Oxytetracycline---8 years and under
Penicillin--- 60 pounds and under
Cipro--- Do not give to humans under 19 years
Clark's Rule: Weight *best*
Divide the child's weight by 150 lbs. then multiply
that number by the ADULT
daily dose total. The answer equals the child's total
daily dose. For
instance, a dosage for a 50 pound child is
computed
thus:
50/150 = 0.333 or 1/3
Now multiply that by the minimum daily dose for an
adult and you get:
0.333 X 300mg (Doxycycline) = 99.999mg
or: 100mg for a daily dose total of Doxycycline
The minimum dosage for the 50 pound child should be:
50 mg every 12 hours (q12h) x 60 days
Total daily dose = 100mg
Example: 40 pound child taking--
Tetracycline and Oxytetracycline would compute:
(40/150 times 3000mg) or an 800mg daily dose
total
Example: 30 pound child taking--
Penicillin V-K would compute:
(30/150 times 2000mg) or a 400mg daily dose total
Young's Rule: AGE
Divide the age of the child by his age + 12.
For instance the calculations for a 3 year old child
would be 3 divided by
3+12 (15) or 3/15. Thus 1/5th of the daily adult
dose
total.
Cowling's Rule: AGE
Divide the number of the NEXT birthday by 24.
For example: a 5 year old child's dose would compute: 6
divided by 24 equals
6/24 or 1/4 of the daily adult dose/dosage
total.
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Anthrax
Brief Description:
Anthrax Charts page
4
Details:
ANTHRAX
Control
Isolation:
When handling infected humans or animals wear:
Kitchen Gloves, Poncho, Mask, and Eye
Protection
Decontamination:
Wash or Spray all contaminated objects with:
0.5% Bleach.
Food CANNOT be decontaminated!
To decontaminate drinking water using:
USP Iodine Crystals --Saturated Solution
Add 8 grams of Iodine crystals to a 2 ounce clear
glass bottle with a bake-lite cap. NO Plastic!
Fill with water and shake vigorously for several
minutes, then let settle. Without disturbing the
sediment, withdraw 6 teaspoons (30cc) of the saturated
solution and add to a quart of tepid water. Let stand
for at least 60 min. To make more of the saturated
solution "batch", just add water to the sediment in
the
two-ounce bottle and shake.
Remember: When there is no more sediment
-start another "batch".
Contamination Prevention:
Eat only sealed foods.
Drink only sealed water.
Avoid air conditioning.
Avoid crowds.
Wear a face mask.
Wear kitchen gloves.
Wear a poncho.
Wear boots.
Think
Disposal: Human or Animal
Do NOT burn carcasses-bury them with quick lime.
The fire will burst the lungs of the carcass and spread
the spores.
Sanitation
Anthrax spores will survive for years. However,
re-aerosolization by mov
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| Subj: | CDC Antibiotic Protocol for Anthrax |
| Date: | 10/12/01 11:59:51 AM Pacific Daylight Time |
From: aergo@earthlink.net
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To: aergo@earthlink.net
Please discard all previous antibiotic protocols and
use this one, it is the
latest from the CDC.
Anthrax
Brief Description:
Anthrax Charts page 1
Details:
ANTHRAX
Bacillus Anthracis
Description:
Anthrax--Bacillus Anthracis--is highly lethal! In spore
form, Anthrax is quite stable and very suitable as an
aerosol weapon.
Signs and Symptoms:
Inhalation--Pulmonary (lungs)-
Incubation 1-6 days
Fever, malaise, cough and mild chest discomfort,
rapidly followed by severe
respiratory distress with labored breathing, sweating,
harsh breathing
sounds, and bluish or gray skin. Shock and death follow
within 24-36 hours
of severe symptoms. Even with treatment of heroic
measures, Pulmonary
Anthrax is: Virtually 100% FATAL
Antibiotic Prophylaxis would be successful.
Cutaneous (skin-sores)
A pimple develops, then blisters, finally forming a
small black scab of dead
tissue surrounded by swelling. Fever may be present.
The lesions are
usually painless. Left untreated the local infection
may progress into
blood poisoning and Death. Untreated cases have a 20%
death rate. With
treatment, fatalities are rare.
Antibiotic Prophylaxis would be successful.
Gastrointestinal (intestines-guts)
Contracted from ingesting spore- or bacillus-infested
food or water-esp.
meat. Signs of distended abdomen, sweats, occasional
blood-tinged feces or
discharges of pure blood may develop. Bluish skin,
occasional elevated
temperature and labored breathing precede Death.
Gastro-Anthrax is rare but
100% FATAL
Antibiotic Prophylaxis would probably FAIL!
Anthrax is not considered contagious in the ordinary
sense although it can
be contracted from infected or infested food, clothing
and body fluid!
War Engine:
Anthrax is spread primarily by aerosol. It has the
potential of producing mass casualties who would then
swiftly overwhelm all medical facilities and response
teams in the area.
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Anthrax
Brief Description:
Anthrax Charts page 2
Details:
ANTHRAX
Prophylaxis: Adults--Oral
Oral medication only-Human or Animal Grade
DOXYCYCLINE: Adults 100 pounds or over
Doxycycline (Vibramycin) pills or capsules
1) Minimum adult dosage for Doxycycline =
100mg every 8 hours (TID/q8h) x 60 days
This is a total of 300mg per day.
TETRACYCLINE: Adults 8 years and over
Adult DOSAGES: Tetracycline or Oxytetracycline.
1) Minimum adult dosage for the Tetracyclines =
500mg every four hours (q4h) x 60 days
This is a daily total of 3,000mg
CIPROFLOXACIN, CIPRO: Adults over 18
Adult DOSAGES: Ciprofloxacin, Cipro
Not for pregnant women or children.
1) Minimum adult dosage for Cipro =
500mg every 12 hours (q12h--BID) x 60 days
This is a daily total of 1,000mg
PENICILLIN: Adults--60 pounds and over
Adult Dosages--Pen V K (oral Penicillin)
1) Adult "loading" dosage for the Pen V K =
1000mg every 6 hours (q6h)-two days only!
**THEN TAKE**
2) Minimum Adult dosage for Pen V K =
500mg every 6 (six) hours (q6h) x 60 days
This is a daily total of 2,000mg
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Anthrax
Brief Description:
Anthrax Charts page 3
Details:
ANTHRAX
Prophylaxis: CHILDREN--Oral
Oral medication only--Human or Animal Grade
Do NOT give Children "Shots"!
When Children are considered "Children":
Doxycycline---100 pounds and under
Tetracycline--- 8 years and under
Oxytetracycline---8 years and under
Penicillin--- 60 pounds and under
Cipro--- Do not give to humans under 19 years
Clark's Rule: Weight *best*
Divide the child's weight by 150 lbs. then multiply
that number by the ADULT
daily dose total. The answer equals the child's total
daily dose. For
instance, a dosage for a 50 pound child is computed
thus:
50/150 = 0.333 or 1/3
Now multiply that by the minimum daily dose for an
adult and you get:
0.333 X 300mg (Doxycycline) = 99.999mg
or: 100mg for a daily dose total of Doxycycline
The minimum dosage for the 50 pound child should be:
50 mg every 12 hours (q12h) x 60 days
Total daily dose = 100mg
Example: 40 pound child taking--
Tetracycline and Oxytetracycline would compute:
(40/150 times 3000mg) or an 800mg daily dose total
Example: 30 pound child taking--
Penicillin V-K would compute:
(30/150 times 2000mg) or a 400mg daily dose total
Young's Rule: AGE
Divide the age of the child by his age + 12.
For instance the calculations for a 3 year old child
would be 3 divided by
3+12 (15) or 3/15. Thus 1/5th of the daily adult
dose
total.
Cowling's Rule: AGE
Divide the number of the NEXT birthday by 24.
For example: a 5 year old child's dose would compute: 6
divided by 24 equals
6/24 or 1/4 of the daily adult dose/dosage total.
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Network 1998-2001
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Anthrax
Brief Description:
Anthrax Charts page
4
Details:
ANTHRAX
Control
Isolation:
When handling infected humans or animals wear:
Kitchen Gloves, Poncho, Mask, and Eye
Protection
Decontamination:
Wash or Spray all contaminated objects with:
0.5% Bleach.
Food CANNOT be decontaminated!
To decontaminate drinking water using:
USP Iodine Crystals --Saturated Solution
Add 8 grams of Iodine crystals to a 2 ounce clear
glass bottle with a bake-lite cap. NO Plastic!
Fill with water and shake vigorously for several
minutes, then let settle. Without disturbing the
sediment, withdraw 6 teaspoons (30cc) of the saturated
solution and add to a quart of tepid water. Let stand
for at least 60 min. To make more of the saturated
solution "batch", just add water to the sediment in the
two-ounce bottle and shake.
Remember: When there is no more sediment
-start another "batch".
Contamination Prevention:
Eat only sealed foods.
Drink only sealed water.
Avoid air conditioning.
Avoid crowds.
Wear a face mask.
Wear kitchen gloves.
Wear a poncho.
Wear boots.
Think
Disposal: Human or Animal
Do NOT burn carcasses-bury them with quick lime.
The fire will burst the lungs of the carcass and spread
the spores.
Sanitation
Anthrax spores will survive for years. However,
re-aerosolization by movement of vehicles or humans is
very unlikely.
Rigid "cleanliness" must be enforced!
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Anthrax
Brief Description:
Anthrax Charts page 5
Details:
ANTHRAX
Treatment For patients not on Prophylaxis
Cutaneous (skin)
Immobilize the affected part. Absolute bed rest. Do
not try to "drain" any
of the infections.
ADULT--Oral Dosages taken for 10 days
Doxycycline-100mg twice a day
Tetracycline-500mg four times a day
Oxytetracycline-500mg four times a day
Penicillin V-K-250mg six times a day
Cipro-500mg twice a day
CHILD--Oral Dosages taken for 10 days
See: Clark's Rule - Young's Rule - Cowling's Rule
Humans under 19 years should not take Cipro!
Expectant Mothers should not take Cipro!
Pulmonary (Lungs)
Isolation Procedures:
Provider should wear: Gloves, Mask and Gown.
Make the patient comfortable.
Triage mass pulmonary casualties.
ADULT Treatment I.V.: Dosage per day
I.V. Drip Penicillin G-20 million units per day
I.V. Drip Doxycycline-200mg (loading) *then*
100mg I.V. Drip every 12 hours.
I.V. Drip Cipro-400mg every 8-12 hours
CHILDREN Treatment I.V.: Per Day
Doxycycline-I.V. Drip-Ringers or D5&W
For Children under 100 pounds as follows:
4.4mg per kg of weight, I.V. Drip (loading) *then*
2.2mg per kg of weight, I.V. Drip every 12 hours
I.V. Penicillin G-Consult PDR and Merck
NOTE: Mass Causality Patients with Pulmonary Anthrax
are going to
DIE-treatment or not. If you use your antibiotics on
terminal patients,
there will be no antibiotics for minor illnesses.
NOTE: If you use antibiotics for terminal patients,
there will be no
antibiotics for Prevention and "YOU" WILL DIE!
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