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

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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 Care for Women 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