Diagnosis And Treatment Of Radiation Injuries

Author : Doris Browne
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781489908643

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Treatment of Radiation Injuries by Doris Browne Pdf

The proliferation of radioactive materials in industry, in diagnostic and therapeutic medicine, in scientific and medical research, in the military, and as a source of energy has increased the likelihood of accidental exposure to ionizing radiation. Further, the number of individuals exposed in accidents, such as Chernobyl, U. S. S. R. ; Goiania, Brazil; and San Salvador, El Salvador, underscores the potential for large-scale radiation accidents. Because of these accidents, health care providers have found themselves treating patients with acute radiation injuries and subsequent complications. Often the radiation injuries are combined with burns or other trauma and the infectious and immune complications associated with such injuries. The treatment of victims of these accidents has provided important information about the medical management of radiation casualties. However, development of techniques to improve the diagnosis and treatment of radiation injuries, to collect follow up data on survivors, and to determine the long-term effects of uncontrolled radiation exposure must continue. The Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, and its Medical Radiobiology Advisory Team sponsored the First Consensus Development Conference on the Treatment of Radiation Injuries in Washington, DC, on May 10-13, 1989. The proceedings of the conference are presented in this volume, which we hope will serve as a reference for clinicians and basic research scientists who require knowledge of the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of radiation injuries. This conference was designed specifically to address the areas of hematopoietic injury, infectious complications, and combined injury.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015043269771

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Radiation Injuries by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

The main purpose of this report is to assist physicians involved in the early medical handling of radiation victims to apply prompt diagnostic measures and emergency treatment. Special emphasis is given to localized radiation injuries, which are the most frequently occurring direct health effects observed from ionizing radiation. The lessons learned from the accidents at Chernobyl (Ukraine, 1986), Goiânia (Brazil, 1987), San Salvador (El Salvador, 1989), Soreq (Israel, 1990) and Nesvizh (Belarus, 1991) on the early medical handling of radiation injuries have been incorporated into this report.

Author : [Anonymus AC01634860]
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:463025248

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Diagnosis and treatment of acute radiation injury : proceedings of a scientific meeting ; Geneva, 17-21 October 1960 by [Anonymus AC01634860] Pdf

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency Staff,Scientific meeting on the International atomic energy agency and WHO (1960; Geneva),World Health Organization Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1961-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:785810736

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Radiation Injury by International Atomic Energy Agency Staff,Scientific meeting on the International atomic energy agency and WHO (1960; Geneva),World Health Organization Staff Pdf

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency,World Health Organization
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Radiation
ISBN : CHI:11767503

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Radiation Injury by International Atomic Energy Agency,World Health Organization Pdf

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Radiation
ISBN : UCAL:B3596763

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Radiation Injury by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

Author : Simon S. Lo,Bin S. Teh,Jiade J. Lu,Tracey E. Schefter
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642256042

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Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy by Simon S. Lo,Bin S. Teh,Jiade J. Lu,Tracey E. Schefter Pdf

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has emerged as an important innovative treatment for various primary and metastatic cancers. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the physical/technological, biological, and clinical aspects of SBRT. It will serve as a detailed resource for this rapidly developing treatment modality. The organ sites covered include lung, liver, spine, pancreas, prostate, adrenal, head and neck, and female reproductive tract. Retrospective studies and prospective clinical trials on SBRT for various organ sites from around the world are examined, and toxicities and normal tissue constraints are discussed. This book features unique insights from world-renowned experts in SBRT from North America, Asia, and Europe. It will be necessary reading for radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents and fellows, medical physicists, medical physics residents, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and cancer scientists.

Author : Committee for Review and Evaluation of the Medical Use Program of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1996-04-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309588751

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Radiation in Medicine by Committee for Review and Evaluation of the Medical Use Program of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,Institute of Medicine Pdf

Does radiation medicine need more regulation or simply better-coordinated regulation? This book addresses this and other questions of critical importance to public health and safety. The issues involved are high on the nation's agenda: the impact of radiation on public safety, the balance between federal and state authority, and the cost-benefit ratio of regulation. Although incidents of misadministration are rare, a case in Pennsylvania resulting in the death of a patient and the inadvertent exposure of others to a high dose of radiation drew attention to issues concerning the regulation of ionizing radiation in medicine and the need to examine current regulatory practices. Written at the request from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Radiation in Medicine reviews the regulation of ionizing radiation in medicine, focusing on the NRC's Medical Use Program, which governs the use of reactor-generated byproduct materials. The committee recommends immediate action on enforcement and provides longer term proposals for reform of the regulatory system. The volume covers Sources of radiation and their use in medicine. Levels of risk to patients, workers, and the public. Current roles of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, other federal agencies, and states. Criticisms from the regulated community. The committee explores alternative regulatory structures for radiation medicine and explains the rationale for the option it recommends in this volume. Based on extensive research, input from the regulated community, and the collaborative efforts of experts from a range of disciplines, Radiation in Medicine will be an important resource for federal and state policymakers and regulators, health professionals involved in radiation treatment, developers and producers of radiation equipment, insurance providers, and concerned laypersons.

Author : Theodor M. Fliedner,I. Friesecke,K. Beyrer
Publisher : British Inst of Radiology
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Radiation injuries
ISBN : 9780905749464

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Medical Management of Radiation Accidents by Theodor M. Fliedner,I. Friesecke,K. Beyrer Pdf

This text from the British Institute of Radiology provides an international standard for the evaluation of radiation-induced health impairments, which should make a useful contribution to the harmonization and standardization of the Medical Management of Radiation Accidents.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Radiation
ISBN : OCLC:14596103

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Radiation Injury by Anonim Pdf

Author : IAEA
Publisher : International Atomic Energy Agency
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789201066220

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Medical Management of Radiation Injuries by IAEA Pdf

This publication focuses on the medical management of individuals involved in radiation emergencies, especially those who have been exposed to high doses of ionizing radiation. Its primary objective is to provide practical information, to be used for treatment decisions by medical personnel during a radiation emergency. It also addresses general and specific measures for the medical management of individuals who have been internally contaminated with radionuclides. This publication is complementary to other publications developed by the IAEA in the medical area of radiation emergencies.

Author : Doris Browne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 148990865X

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Treatment of Radiation Injuries by Doris Browne Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation (BEIR V)
Publisher : National Academies
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1990-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309039956

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Health Effects of Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation (BEIR V) Pdf

This book reevaluates the health risks of ionizing radiation in light of data that have become available since the 1980 report on this subject was published. The data include new, much more reliable dose estimates for the A-bomb survivors, the results of an additional 14 years of follow-up of the survivors for cancer mortality, recent results of follow-up studies of persons irradiated for medical purposes, and results of relevant experiments with laboratory animals and cultured cells. It analyzes the data in terms of risk estimates for specific organs in relation to dose and time after exposure, and compares radiation effects between Japanese and Western populations.

Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Pathologic Effects of Atomic Radiation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Radiation
ISBN : UOM:39015072187183

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The Treatment of Radiation Injury by National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Pathologic Effects of Atomic Radiation Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on Sports-Related Concussions in Youth
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309288033

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Sports-Related Concussions in Youth by National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on Sports-Related Concussions in Youth Pdf

In the past decade, few subjects at the intersection of medicine and sports have generated as much public interest as sports-related concussions - especially among youth. Despite growing awareness of sports-related concussions and campaigns to educate athletes, coaches, physicians, and parents of young athletes about concussion recognition and management, confusion and controversy persist in many areas. Currently, diagnosis is based primarily on the symptoms reported by the individual rather than on objective diagnostic markers, and there is little empirical evidence for the optimal degree and duration of physical rest needed to promote recovery or the best timing and approach for returning to full physical activity. Sports-Related Concussions in Youth: Improving the Science, Changing the Culture reviews the science of sports-related concussions in youth from elementary school through young adulthood, as well as in military personnel and their dependents. This report recommends actions that can be taken by a range of audiences - including research funding agencies, legislatures, state and school superintendents and athletic directors, military organizations, and equipment manufacturers, as well as youth who participate in sports and their parents - to improve what is known about concussions and to reduce their occurrence. Sports-Related Concussions in Youth finds that while some studies provide useful information, much remains unknown about the extent of concussions in youth; how to diagnose, manage, and prevent concussions; and the short- and long-term consequences of concussions as well as repetitive head impacts that do not result in concussion symptoms. The culture of sports negatively influences athletes' self-reporting of concussion symptoms and their adherence to return-to-play guidance. Athletes, their teammates, and, in some cases, coaches and parents may not fully appreciate the health threats posed by concussions. Similarly, military recruits are immersed in a culture that includes devotion to duty and service before self, and the critical nature of concussions may often go unheeded. According to Sports-Related Concussions in Youth, if the youth sports community can adopt the belief that concussions are serious injuries and emphasize care for players with concussions until they are fully recovered, then the culture in which these athletes perform and compete will become much safer. Improving understanding of the extent, causes, effects, and prevention of sports-related concussions is vitally important for the health and well-being of youth athletes. The findings and recommendations in this report set a direction for research to reach this goal.