Clinical Care and Treatment

At a glance

Emergency services physicians and nurses will be among the first clinicians to see and treat victims of radiation emergencies. Clinicians of all specialties will provide care and information to those affected, including

  • Patients admitted to the hospital
  • Patients presenting for follow-up care
  • Concerned individuals
  • Others with questions about health effects related to the emergency
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Information for clinicians

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Radiation and Pregnancy: Information for Clinicians

Understand how radiation affects pregnancies from a clinician's perspective.
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Cutaneous Radiation Injury (CRI): Information for Clinicians

Review information about Cutaneous Radiation Injury (CRI) to better assist patients.
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Acute Radiation Syndrome: Information for Clinicians

Review information about Acute Radiation Syndrome to better assist patients.
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Clinical Considerations for People Who Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding

Find answers to questions healthcare providers have about radiation emergencies and breastfeeding.
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Neupogen® (Filgrastim): General Information for Clinicians

Learn more about Neupogen® (Filgrastim).
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Resources for Clinicians

Find resources about caring for patients affected by radiation emergencies.
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"Just-In-Time" Resource for Hospital Receivers of Radiation Incidents: Nuclear Detonations

Provide resources for medical facilities to prepare for and respond to a nuclear device detonation.
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Immediate Actions to Take When a Nuclear Detonation Occurs

Information on immediate actions hospitals may take if a nuclear detonation occurs.
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Emergency Department: Evaluation and Management of Affected Patients

Information for hospitals on the management of affected patients after a nuclear detonation.
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Treatment of Radiation Exposure and Contamination

Learn what treatments are available for radiation emergencies.
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Possible Health Effects

Learn about possible health effects of radiation exposure and contamination.
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Signs and Symptoms of Radiation Exposure

Learn about possible signs and symptoms of radiation exposure.
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Content Source:
National Center for Environmental Health