| Civilian nuclear incidents: An overview of historical, medical, and scientific aspects. | |
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PMID: 21769214 Owner: NLM Status: PubMed-not-MEDLINE |
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Given the increasing number of operational nuclear reactors worldwide, combined with the continued use of radioactive materials in both healthcare and industry, the unlikely occurrence of a civilian nuclear incident poses a small but real danger. This article provides an overview of the most important historical, medical, and scientific aspects associated with the most notable nuclear incidents to date. We have discussed fundamental principles of radiation monitoring, triage considerations, and the short- and long-term management of radiation exposure victims. The provision and maintenance of adequate radiation safety among first responders and emergency personnel are emphasized. Finally, an outline is included of decontamination, therapeutic, and prophylactic considerations pertaining to exposure to various radioactive materials. |
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Yuri Rojavin; Mark J Seamon; Ravi S Tripathi; Thomas J Papadimos; Sagar Galwankar; Nicholas Kman; James Cipolla; Michael D Grossman; Raffaele Marchigiani; Stanislaw P A Stawicki |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of emergencies, trauma, and shock Volume: 4 ISSN: 0974-519X ISO Abbreviation: J Emerg Trauma Shock Publication Date: 2011 Apr |
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Created Date: 2011-07-19 Completed Date: 2011-11-10 Revised Date: 2012-01-09 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101493921 Medline TA: J Emerg Trauma Shock Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 260-72 Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ 08103, USA. |
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