Terror Medicine: A Review for Emergency Physicians

Terror medicine is a subspecialty of disaster and emergency medicine focused on the health consequences of terrorist attacks.This review outlines the scope of terror and counter-terrorism medicine, injury patterns, prehospital care, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) considerations, psychological impacts, ethical challenges, and future directions.It emphasizes the importance of emergency medicine in preparedness, interdisciplinary coordination, response, and evidence-based strategies to enhance health system resilience against asymmetric threats.