The main purpose of this report is to assist physicians involved in the early medical handling of radiation victims to apply prompt diagnostic measures and emergency treatment. Special emphasis is given to localized radiation injuries, which are the most frequently occurring direct health effects observed from ionizing radiation. The lessons learned from the accidents at Chernobyl (Ukraine, 198…
This book consist : Introduction; Types of accidental exposure and their medical management; External exposure; Contamination with radionuclides; Combined radiation injuries; Consulting system; and Record keeping. (Jml)