Major Radiation Exposure — What to Expect and How to Respond
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- 16 May 2002
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 346 (20) , 1554-1561
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmra000365
Abstract
This article reviews possible sources of major exposure to radiation, summarizes the physical and biologic principles of radiation exposure, and describes the main syndromes. The authors explain the medical management of radiation exposure, as well as the components of preparation for crisis management.Keywords
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