Radiological Attack: Dirty Bombs and Other Devices

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A radiological attack involves the malicious spread of radioactive material, potentially through a radiological dispersal device (RDD) like a dirty bomb. Different from nuclear bombs, dirty bombs disperse radiation over limited areas, contrasting with the widespread fallout of a nuclear explosion. While challenging to cause immediate harm to many people, RDDs could disrupt lives, create fear, and contaminate spaces. Detection tools like Geiger counters help emergency responders identify and measure radioactive threats effectively.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Trauma

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Radiation Exposure; Radiation Injuries; Radiation Protection; Bombs; Radiation; Radioactive Hazard Release; Radiation Effects

Institutions: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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