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Radiation Exposure and Contamination
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Radiation Exposure and Contamination
Types of radiation
Measurement of radiation
Types of exposure
Sources of exposure
References
Pathophysiology
Factors affecting response
Carcinogenic, teratogenic, and heritable effects
Pathophysiology references
Symptoms and Signs
Acute radiation syndromes (ARS)
Focal radiation injury
Diagnosis
Radioactive contamination
Diagnosis references
Treatment
Preparation
Identification of contamination
External decontamination
Internal decontamination
Specific management
Treatment references
Prognosis
Prevention
Prevention of Radiation Exposure and Contamination in Patients
Prevention of Radiation Exposure and Contamination in Medical Personnel
Public response
Preventive medications
Prevention references