title: Medical planning and response for a nuclear detonation: a practical guide.
abstract: This article summarizes major points from a newly released guide published online by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). The article reviews basic principles about radiation and its measurement, short-term and long-term effects of radiation, and medical countermeasures as well as essential information about how to prepare for and respond to a nuclear detonation. A link is provided to the manual itself, which in turn is heavily referenced for readers who wish to have more detail.
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mesh_terms: D002959:Civil Defense / Q000193:education; D003142:Communication; D004189:Disaster Planning; D060447:Emergency Shelter; D006801:Humans; D007390:International Agencies; D009689:Nuclear Warfare; D011159:Population Surveillance; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D011874:Radiometry; D014187:Transportation of Patients; D014218:Triage; D014481:United States