Citation

Neal CJ, Moores LE. Neurosurg. Focus 2002; 12(3): E4.

Affiliation

Pediatric Neurosurgery, National Capital Consortium, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307-5001, USA. kcneal@starpower.net

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, American Association of Neurological Surgeons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16212314

Abstract

The purpose of this review is to present a concise overview of the types of radiation, methods of dispersal, injury patterns, and treatment considerations in a scenario involving radiation-based weapons of mass destruction. Radiation-related casualties, although uncommon, are a potential threat because more nations and organizations are developing the technology for producing radioactive substances capable of being used as weapons.

Language: en