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Radiologic and nuclear events: contingency planning for hematologists/oncologists.

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Weinstock, DM; Case, C; Bader, JL; Chao, NJ; Coleman, CN; Hatchett, RJ; Weisdorf, DJ; Confer, DL
Published in: Blood
June 15, 2008

Untoward events involving radioactive material, either accidental or intentional, are potentially devastating. Hematologists and oncologists are uniquely suited to help manage radiation victims, as myelosuppression is a frequent complication of radiation exposure. In the aftermath of a large event, such as a nuclear detonation, there may be a national call for surge capacity that involves hematologists/oncologists across the country in the disaster response. In preparation, the National Marrow Donor Program and American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation have established the Radiation Injury Treatment Network (RITN), a voluntary consortium of transplant centers, donor centers, and umbilical cord blood banks. RITN is partnered with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response in the United States Department of Health and Human Services to develop treatment guidelines, educate healthcare professionals, coordinate situation response, and provide comprehensive evaluation and care for radiation injury victims. We outline the current plans for event response and describe scenarios, including catastrophic events that would require extensive support from hematologists/oncologists across the country. In addition, we highlight important reference resources and discuss current efforts to develop medical countermeasures against radiation toxicity. Practitioners and institutions across the country are encouraged to become involved and participate in the planning.

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Published In

Blood

DOI

EISSN

1528-0020

Publication Date

June 15, 2008

Volume

111

Issue

12

Start / End Page

5440 / 5445

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • United States Dept. of Health and Human Services
  • United States
  • Radiation Injuries
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Medical Oncology
  • Immunology
  • Humans
  • Hematology
  • Disaster Planning
 

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Weinstock, D. M., Case, C., Bader, J. L., Chao, N. J., Coleman, C. N., Hatchett, R. J., … Confer, D. L. (2008). Radiologic and nuclear events: contingency planning for hematologists/oncologists. Blood, 111(12), 5440–5445. https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2008-01-134817
Weinstock, David M., Cullen Case, Judith L. Bader, Nelson J. Chao, C Norman Coleman, Richard J. Hatchett, Daniel J. Weisdorf, and Dennis L. Confer. “Radiologic and nuclear events: contingency planning for hematologists/oncologists.Blood 111, no. 12 (June 15, 2008): 5440–45. https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2008-01-134817.
Weinstock DM, Case C, Bader JL, Chao NJ, Coleman CN, Hatchett RJ, et al. Radiologic and nuclear events: contingency planning for hematologists/oncologists. Blood. 2008 Jun 15;111(12):5440–5.
Weinstock, David M., et al. “Radiologic and nuclear events: contingency planning for hematologists/oncologists.Blood, vol. 111, no. 12, June 2008, pp. 5440–45. Pubmed, doi:10.1182/blood-2008-01-134817.
Weinstock DM, Case C, Bader JL, Chao NJ, Coleman CN, Hatchett RJ, Weisdorf DJ, Confer DL. Radiologic and nuclear events: contingency planning for hematologists/oncologists. Blood. 2008 Jun 15;111(12):5440–5445.

Published In

Blood

DOI

EISSN

1528-0020

Publication Date

June 15, 2008

Volume

111

Issue

12

Start / End Page

5440 / 5445

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • United States Dept. of Health and Human Services
  • United States
  • Radiation Injuries
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Medical Oncology
  • Immunology
  • Humans
  • Hematology
  • Disaster Planning