Operation Crossroads: The Gross Autopsy Findings and a Statistical Study of the Mortality in the Animals Exposed at Bikini

Abstract

Operation Crossroads, planned originally to observe the effect of atomic bombing on naval vessels at anchor, presented in addition a uniqueopportunity to study the effect of massive ionizing radiations on living experimental animals. The information obtained from observing the tissue response to atomic bombing is of medical, industrial, and military interest. The manufacture of the elements and vehicles of atomic energy end its subsequent use, either industrial or military, will present many new hazards to health. Methods for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of ionizing radiation injuries should be familiar to all physicians.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1947
Accession Number
AD0473886

Entities

People

  • John C. Tullis

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Blood
  • Blood Cells
  • Blood Coagulation
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Colon
  • Health Services
  • Hemorrhage
  • Intestines
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Lymphatic System
  • Medical Personnel
  • Naval Vessels
  • Nuclear Bombs
  • Radiation
  • Rodents
  • Tissues

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Physics

Readers

  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Oncology
  • Systems Analysis and Design