[Diagnosis and emergency management of radiological incidents].
Jessie PorziMillie PorziMélanie PatonnierFrancesco MacriNicolas WidmerThibaut DesmettreAlexandra PlatonPierre-Alexandre PolettiBirgit Andrea GartnerPublished in: Revue medicale suisse (2024)
Incidents involving ionizing radiation pose a risk of immediate and long-term clinical consequences for both victims and responders in the event of secondary contamination. Rapid identification of the problem and a coordinated response are crucial. This article summarizes the key challenges related to the emergency management of a single patient or multiple victims, addressing the importance of recognizing such a case, radioprotection measures, decontamination, and available treatments.