ACUTE RADIATION INJURY: A REVIEW OF THE PATHOGENESIS, CLINICAL COURSE AND TREATMENT FOR SUBMARINE MEDICAL PERSONNEL

Abstract

After a brief discussion of the biologic effects of ionizing radiation, the author examines the pathology and clinical features of the Acute Radiation Syndrome, comprised of central nervous system, gastrointestinal, and hematopoietic phases. The currently accepted modes of treatment are included in this discussion. There is also a section on non-penetrating radiation exposure and decontamination procedures, and some guidelines for management of the many radiation casualties that would be seen in nuclear warfare.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 08, 1967
Accession Number
AD0660370

Entities

People

  • David G. Publow

Organizations

  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blood
  • Cells
  • Gamma Rays
  • Health Services
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Medical Personnel
  • Radiation Sickness
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Gulf War Illness and Chronic Multisymptom Illness in Veterans.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.