Clinical Guidance and Resources for Professionals

At a glance

Collection of clinical guidance and resources for professionals, including healthcare providers, laboratorians, and medical examiners.

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Clinical guidance and resources

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Acute Radiation Syndrome: Information for Clinicians

Review information about Acute Radiation Syndrome to better assist patients.
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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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Radiation and Pregnancy: Information for Clinicians

Understand how radiation affects pregnancies from a clinician's perspective.
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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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Laboratory Information for Radiation Emergencies

Learn how to collect, package, and ship specimens effectively in a radiation emergency.
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Clinical Guidelines for Handling Radioactive Decedents

Information about radiation emergencies for medical examiners, coroners, and funeral home personnel.
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Clinical Guidance for Determining Deaths from a Radiation Emergency

Find guidance for professionals about determining deaths from a radiation emergency.
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Neupogen® (Filgrastim): General Information for Clinicians

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

Find resources about caring for patients affected by radiation emergencies.
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Training Resources for Clinicians

Radiation emergencies training resources for clinicians. 
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Radioactive Isotopes

Learn about different types of radioactive isotopes. 
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Content Source:
National Center for Environmental Health