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The dirty bomb: management of victims of radiological weapons
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The dirty bomb: management of victims of radiological weapons
Medsurg Nurs.
2003 Dec.
Abstract
A "dirty bomb," a conventional explosive packed with radioactive material, kills or injures through the initial blast and by airborne radiation and contamination. Adult-health nurses need an understanding of the consequences of blast injuries and radiation exposure, and the management of victims.
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