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Radiation therapy

Radiation poisoning

Only provide medical care if you have appropriate protective gear to prevent possible contamination:

1. Check for adequate breathing and circulation.
2. Start CPR if necessary.
3. Remove clothing.
4. Vigorously wash body with soap and water.
5. Dry body and wrap with soft, clean blanket.
6. Call for emergency medical assistance or transport to nearest emergency medical facility.
7. REPORT EXPOSURE TO EMERGENCY OFFICIALS!

If symptoms occur during or after medical radiation treatments:

1. Notify physician or seek medical treatment.
2. Handle affected areas gently.
3. Treat symptoms or illnesses as advised by physician.

• DO NOT remain in area where exposure occurred.
• DO NOT apply ointments to burned areas.
• DO NOT remain in contaminated clothing.
• DO NOT minimize the potential danger -- radiation exposure is dangerous!
• DO NOT hesitate to seek emergency medical treatment.

Review Date: 01/17/2007
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.