Caring for Children After a Radiological Disaster

• 2015

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• Clifton Thornton; Tener Goodwin Veenema
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jradnu.2015.09.007

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This article focuses on caring for children after a radiological disaster. It describes how children are more vulnerable to radiation due to their unique physiological and developmental traits. The text highlights the importance of specialized treatment, including screening, decontamination, and medical countermeasures (MCMs), tailored for children's needs. It emphasizes that clinicians must be well-prepared to handle these situations effectively. The article also points out the lack of consideration for children in many disaster plans and stresses the need for better preparedness strategies specifically designed for this age group.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Child; Decontamination; Disaster Planning; Radiation Exposure; Mental Health; Pediatrics; Radiation Injuries; Radiation Monitoring

Institutions: Johns Hopkins School of Nursing; Johns Hopkins University

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