Medical Countermeasures for Children in Radiation and Nuclear Disasters: Current Capabilities and Key Gaps

• 2019

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• Aaron Gardner; Eric Dziuban; Stephanie Griese; Nairimer Berríos-Cartagena; Jennifer Buzzell; Karen Cobham-Owens; Georgina Peacock; Ziad Kazzi; Joanna Prasher
PMID: 30387408DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2018.112

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This article is about how to protect children during radiation and nuclear disasters. It describes the current ways we can help kids in these situations, like medicines and treatments. However, it also points out important gaps where more work is needed to improve safety for children. The article highlights that while there are some tools available, they are not always enough or specifically designed for kids. More research and better plans are necessary to ensure children's health and safety in such emergencies.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Trauma

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disasters; Radiation Exposure; Nuclear Warfare; Radiation Injuries; Radiation Protection; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Medical Countermeasures

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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