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A New Method of Matrix-Based Triage for Nuclear Disasters.

Pramod KumarApoorva Gupta
Published in: Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (2023)
During nuclear disaster, infrastructure is severely damaged and injuries are often combined with trauma/burns and whole-body radiation. This makes triage difficult, especially when resources are severely deficient. To solve this problem, in this article, the authors have suggested a new less technology-dependent radiation dosimetry and quick triage using a specially designed triage matrix during nuclear disasters.
Keyphrases
  • emergency department
  • radiation therapy