Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine University of Maryland School of Medicine Millersville, Maryland
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Session Description: A radiologic event, while rare, is devastating to a community. In the aftermath of an event, emergency medicine physicians will be called upon to render care to victims. This lecture will provide background on the pathophysiology of acute radiation sickness as well as provide guidance on clinical management for patients.
Learning Objectives:
After this session, the learner will understand the pathophysiology of radiation on the body
After this session, the learner will have knowledge of proper decontamination procedures
After this session, the learner will feel more confident treating patients with acute radiation sickness
After this session, the learner will understand the pathophysiology of radiation on the body