Localized lesions induced by sup 137 Cs during the Goiania accident

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1991 · Health Physics; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00004032-199101000-00003· OSTI ID:6167734

Oliveira, A R; Brandao-Mello, C E; Valverde, N J; Farina, R; Curado, M P ^[1]

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1. Industrias Nucleares do Brasil S.A., Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)

A description is given of initial symptoms and clinical observations regarding acute localized radiation lesions in 28 persons exposed to 137Cs during the Goiania radiological accident. Specialized procedures to estimate the extent and gravity of the lesions and establish a therapeutic strategy, as well as to anticipate the prognosis in each case, are briefly discussed. Measures taken for reduction of pain and inflammation are noted, and an explanation is given for difficulties encountered due to adverse working conditions and the serious clinical manifestations presented by various patients concomitantly with their lesions. Also noted is the difficulty in obtaining credible information regarding exposure, such as source-to-object distance, duration of exposure, and source activity, which precluded dosimetry studies in most cases.

• OSTI ID: 6167734
• Journal Information: Health Physics; (USA), Journal Name: Health Physics; (USA) Vol. 60:1; ISSN 0017-9078; ISSN HLTPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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