Medical Management of the Acute Radiation Syndrome: Recommendations of the Strategic National Stockpile Radiation Working Group

• 2004

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• Jamie Waselenko; Thomas MacVittie; William Blakely; Nicki Pesik; Albert Wiley; William Dickerson
PMID: 15197022DOI: https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-140-12-200406150-00015

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This article outlines the responsibilities of healthcare providers in assisting individuals injured by terrorist acts involving radioactive material. It presents scenarios for various levels of exposure, from few to many casualties. The document, created by the Strategic National Stockpile Radiation Working Group, offers a framework for evaluating and managing large-scale radiation injuries. It discusses assessing individual radiation doses based on symptoms like nausea, vomiting, lymphocyte count, and chromosome aberrations. Recommendations for treating radiation-related conditions, including hematopoietic syndrome, are provided, along with medical management strategies. The importance of psychosocial support, especially for pregnant women and children exposed to radioiodines, is emphasized.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundle: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Animals; Disaster Planning; Emergency Treatment; Radiation Dosage; Radiation Injuries; Terrorism; Triage; United States; Humans; Acute Radiation Syndrome

Institutions: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

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