Radiologic and nuclear events: contingency planning for hematologists/oncologists.

ABSTRACT: Untoward events involving radioactive material, either accidental or intentional, are potentially devastating. Hematologists and oncologists are uniquely suited to help manage radiation victims, as myelosuppression is a frequent complication of radiation exposure. In the aftermath of a large event, such as a nuclear detonation, there may be a national call for surge capacity that involves hematologists/oncologists across the country in the disaster response. In preparation, the National Marrow Donor Program and American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation have established the Radiation Injury Treatment Network (RITN), a voluntary consortium of transplant centers, donor centers, and umbilical cord blood banks. RITN is partnered with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Prepare

SUBMITTER: Weinstock DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2424146 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature