The Acute Mortality Response of Monkeys (Macaca Mulatta) to Pulsed Mixed Gamma-Neutron Radiations

Abstract

The acute mortality response of the monkey (Macaca mulatta) to pulsed TRIGA reactor (mixed gamma-neutron) radiations was investigated to determine whether the LD50/60 differed significantly from that established with the same source at a dose rate of 20 rads/min. Radiations were delivered unilaterally in a pulse with a width of less than 50 milliseconds at half height. Exposures were Class B, nonuniform. The LD50/60 obtained was 375 rads, which did not differ significantly from the LD50/60 of 381 rads for this source at a 20 rads/min dose rate. Clinical response, survival times, and hematological, pathological, and bacteriological changes are reported.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0682903

Entities

People

  • C. L. Turbyfill
  • D. Wise

Organizations

  • Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animals
  • Blood
  • Body Weight
  • Contracts
  • Data Analysis
  • Dose Rate
  • Dosimetry
  • Environment
  • Gamma Rays
  • Hemorrhage
  • Lethal Dosage
  • Mammals
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Nuclear Radiation
  • Radiation
  • Shielding
  • Standards
  • Stem Cells
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Immunology
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.