Radiation Emergencies & Event Management

What is it?

Radiation is a form of energy that is present all around us. Different types of radiation exist, some of which have more energy than others. Amounts of radiation released into the environment are measured in units called curies. However, the dose of radiation that a person receives is measured in units called rem. (CDC) Learn more

Prepare

Respond

When to Evacuate (CDC)
When to Shelter-In-Place (CDC)
Know Your Terms-Dictionary of Radiological Terms (REMM)
Radiation Emergencies: Frequently Asked Questions (CDC)

Radiation Emergency Information for First Responders (CDC)
Radiation Emergency Information for Clinicians and Hospitals (CDC)
Radiation Emergency Information for the Public Health Community (CDC)
Dose Estimator (Biodosimetry Tools) (REMM)
Casualty Management After a Deliberate Release of Radioactive Material (CDC)
Casualty Management After Detonation of a Nuclear Weapon In an Urban Area (CDC)
Radiation Emergency Medical Countermeasures (CDC)
- Potassium Iodide (KI)
- DTPA
- Prussian Blue
- Neupogen

For more information on Radiation Emergencies or Radiation Event Medical Management please review these resources

Radiation Emergencies (CDC)
Radiation Event Medical Management (REMM)

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