Assessing Surge Capacity for Radiation Victims with Marrow Toxicity

• 2010

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• Matthew Davids; Cullen Case Jr.; Raymond Hornung III; Nelson Chao; John Chute; C. Norman Coleman
PMID: 20399880DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbmt.2010.04.007

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The article discusses the crucial role of hematologists/oncologists in providing care for victims of catastrophic radiation incidents like the detonation of an improvised nuclear device (IND). It highlights the US Radiation Injury Treatment Network (RITN), a consortium focused on preparedness for such incidents. The RITN conducted tabletop exercises to assess response capabilities post-hypothetical IND detonation. The exercises revealed challenges in accommodating victims at medical centers, leading to strategies like increasing bed availability and extending resources. The article emphasizes the importance of addressing shortcomings in planning to enhance surge capacity for future mass casualty scenarios.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Academic Medical Centers; Blood Banks; Bone Marrow Diseases; Bone Marrow Transplantation; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Fetal Blood; Health Services Needs and Demand; Hospital Bed Capacity; Interinstitutional Relations; Nuclear Warfare; Radiation Injuries; Radiation Protection; Terrorism; Triage; Patient Simulation; Nuclear Weapons; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; Stem Cell Transplantation; Mass Casualty Incidents; Radioactive Hazard Release

Institutions: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; National Marrow Donor Program

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