The Case Files

    January 2020 in “ Emergency Medicine News ”
    Tyler Ericson, Tim Montrief, Jennifer S. Jackson
    TLDR Early diagnosis, decontamination, and supportive care are crucial for managing acute radiation syndrome.
    The document described a case of an 11-year-old boy who developed symptoms of acute radiation syndrome (ARS) after exposure to radiation from metal containers in the desert. ARS is characterized by a sequence of phases, starting with prodromal symptoms like nausea and vomiting, followed by latent and manifestation phases, and potentially leading to recovery or death. The boy's exposure was estimated at 2 Gy, leading to his decontamination and treatment with ondansetron and G-CSF. He was admitted to the ICU and discharged two weeks later. The document emphasized the importance of early diagnosis, decontamination, and supportive care in managing ARS.
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