title: Radiological terrorism.
abstract: A radiological terrorist attack on the United States is a possibility. This could involve the dispersal of radioactive material by an attack on a nuclear facility, deployment of a radiation dispersal device, or, less likely, detonation of a nuclear weapon. To decrease our vulnerability to this type of threat, the medical community should have a basic understanding of radiation hazards and their medical management, and it should be prepared to interact with appropriate federal agencies to facilitate the employment of emergency response plans.
authors.affiliation: Radiation Protection Programs, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, USA.
authors.forename: Julie K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Timins
authors.forename: Jill A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Lipoti
mesh_terms: D003666:Decontamination; D004189:Disaster Planning; D006801:Humans; D009689:Nuclear Warfare; D011210:Power Plants; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D011839:Radiation, Ionizing; D018788:Radioactive Hazard Release; D023481:Terrorism / Q000523:psychology; D014218:Triage; D014481:United States