Radiation Injuries: Acute Radiation Syndrome in Children

Robert J. Feldman; Ziad Kazzi; Frank G. Walter

doi:10.3928/19382359-20230411-03

Radiation Injuries: Acute Radiation Syndrome in Children

Robert J. Feldman, Ziad Kazzi, Frank G. Walter

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The conflict in Ukraine has raised the specter of radiological and nuclear incidents, including fighting at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, the largest nuclear powerplant in Europe; concerns that a radiological dispersion device (“dirty bomb”) may be used; and threats to deploy tactical nuclear weapons. Children are more susceptible than adults to immediate and delayed radiation health effects. This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of acute radiation syndrome. Although definitive treatment of radiation injuries should involve consultation with specialists, nonspecialists should learn to recognize the distinctive signs of radiation injury and make an initial assessment of severity of ex-posure.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e231-e237
Journal	Pediatric Annals
Volume	52
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3928/19382359-20230411-03
State	Published - Jun 2023

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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