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Review
. 2002 May;65(5):46-51; quiz 52.

Nuclear attacks

Joseph J Kilpatrick  1
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  • PMID: 12046181
Review

Nuclear attacks

Joseph J Kilpatrick. RN. 2002 May.

Abstract

The widespread availability of radioactive materials and advancing technology have made the prospect of nuclear terrorism a pressing concern. Yet few healthcare providers have ever had to treat radiation victims. Here's what you must know to manage and treat these victims in the immediate aftermath of an attack.

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