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Title: Nuclear accidents

Journal Article · · Am. Fam. Physician; (United States)
OSTI ID:7086486

A nuclear accident with radioactive contamination can happen anywhere in the world. Because expert nuclear emergency teams may take several hours to arrive at the scene, local authorities must have a plan of action for the hours immediately following an accident. The site should be left untouched except to remove casualties. Treatment of victims includes decontamination and meticulous wound debridement. Acute radiation syndrome may be an overwhelming sequela.

OSTI ID:
7086486
Journal Information:
Am. Fam. Physician; (United States), Vol. 25:5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English