Chapter 9. Medical Treatment of Radiological Injuries
Published Online: 16 JUN 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9780470495780.ch9
Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Book Title
Radiation Safety: Protection and Management for Homeland Security and Emergency Response
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How to Cite
Burchfield, L. A. (2009) Medical Treatment of Radiological Injuries, in Radiation Safety: Protection and Management for Homeland Security and Emergency Response, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470495780.ch9
Publication History
- Published Online: 16 JUN 2009
- Published Print: 8 JUN 2009
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471793335
Online ISBN: 9780470495780
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- radiological effects of RDDs;
- medical treatment of radiological injuries;
- radiation exposure treatments
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
The Radiological Effects of RDDs
Radioactivity and Its Impact on the Body
Symptoms and Syndromes
Emergency Assessment
Signs of Dangerous Radiation Dosages
Treatments for Radiation Exposure
Post-Radiation Procedures
Psychological Side Effects
Psychological First Aid
Treating Terror