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What is a radiation injury?
Radiation injuries are caused by ionizing radiation emitted by sources such as the sun, x-ray and other diagnostic machines, tanning beds, and radioactive elements
What should happen to Patients with concurrent surgical injuries and radiation exposure?
Patients with concurrent surgical injuries and radiation exposure should be managed by a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons and radiation oncologists. Careful coordination is needed to prioritize treatments, minimize delays, and reduce the risk of complications such as poor wound healing or radiation toxicity. The treatment plan should be individualized based on the specific injuries, radiation dose, and overall patient condition.
What is the effect of LD50 30 radiation on human skin?
LD50/30 radiation refers to the dose of radiation required to kill (LD=Lethal Dose) 50% of the test cohort within 30 days. Its normally specified for a particular species, rats, rabbits etc and is thought to be about 3-4 Sieverts in humans. The wikipedia article "Radiation Poisoning" has a table of effects of increasing radiation on humans. Note that at 3-4 Sv there are no skin effects if it is whole body exposure. If it is localised exposure then there will be radiation burns followed by erythema.
What are the Most common baseball and softball injuries?
Some of the most common baseball and softball injuries include rotator cuff injuries, elbow injuries such as Tommy John surgery, and injuries to the hamstrings and knees due to running and sliding. Additionally, ankle sprains and muscle strains are also common in both sports.
What injuries happened during Haiti Earthquake?
The Haiti Earthquake in 2010 resulted in widespread devastation and a high number of injuries. People suffered from various injuries such as broken bones, crush injuries, head injuries, and lacerations. Many victims also experienced traumatic amputations due to buildings collapsing on them.
Patients with concurrent surgical injuries and radiation exposure should either be operated on expeditiously or what?
Patients with concurrent surgical injuries and radiation exposure should either be operated on expeditiously or closely monitored for potential complications. Delaying surgery in these cases can lead to increased morbidity due to the effects of radiation on tissue healing and potential infection. Prompt surgical intervention can help manage acute injuries and mitigate the risks associated with radiation exposure. Ultimately, the decision should be guided by the severity of injuries and the overall clinical condition of the patient.
What is a radiation injury?
Radiation injuries are caused by ionizing radiation emitted by sources such as the sun, x-ray and other diagnostic machines, tanning beds, and radioactive elements
What should happen to Patients with concurrent surgical injuries and radiation exposure?
Patients with concurrent surgical injuries and radiation exposure should be managed by a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons and radiation oncologists. Careful coordination is needed to prioritize treatments, minimize delays, and reduce the risk of complications such as poor wound healing or radiation toxicity. The treatment plan should be individualized based on the specific injuries, radiation dose, and overall patient condition.
What has the author Steven R Schechter written?
Steven R. Schechter has written: 'Fighting Radiation and Chemical Pollutants With Foods, Herbs and Vitamins' -- subject(s): Diet therapy, Health aspects, Health aspects of Pollution, Nutritional aspects, Nutritional aspects of Radiation injuries, Pollution, Prevention, Radiation injuries, Recipes
What can burns be caused from?
Burns are injuries to tissues caused by heat, friction, electricity, radiation, or chemicals.
Can tanning beds cause radiation injuries?
UV radiation from the sun and tanning beds and lamps can cause skin damage, premature aging, and skin cancers.
41) Patients with concurrent surgical injuries and radiation exposure should either be operated on expeditiously or .?
Delayed
What doctor uses radiation to diagnose and treat disease and injuries?
A Radiologist (although they are not usually qualified as doctors).
What has the author Simone Plaut written?
Simone Plaut has written: 'Radiation protection in the x-ray department' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Medical Radiography, Methods, Prevention & control, Radiation Dosage, Radiation Protection, Radiation injuries, Safety measures
How are radiation injuries diagnosed?
The various effects of radiation on the body are well recognized. Patients who are scheduled to undergo radioactive treatments should be informed of the potential side effects they will encounter
What causes damage to lymphatic vessels caused by cancer treatment surgery radiation scarring injuries or burns?
secondary lymphedema
What has the author Howard D Thames written?
Howard D. Thames has written: 'Fractionation in radiotherapy' -- subject(s): Adverse effects, Dosage, Etiology, Radiation, Radiation injuries, Radiotherapy, Radiotherapy Dosage
