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radiation therapy, radiation poisoning, radiation sickness is illness, symptoms resulting, excessive exposure to radiation, exposure accidental, in radiation therapy, term also includes the side effects of exposure to radiation, radiation, classified into ionizing, nonionizing types, nonionizing radiation comes, in the form of light, radio waves, microwaves, radar, types of radiation generally, not cause tissue damage, ionizing radiation is radiation that produces immediate chemical effects, ionization, on human tissue, x-rays, gamma rays, particle bombardment, neutron beam, electron beam, protons, mesons, give off ionizing radiation, type of radiation, medical testing, industrial testing, manufacturing, sterilization, weapons, weapons development, many other uses, radiation sickness results, humans, animals, exposed to, excessive doses of ionizing radiation, radiation exposure, a single large exposure, acute, a series, small exposures spread over time, chronic, radiation sickness, acute exposure, has a characteristic set of symptoms that appear in an orderly fashion, chronic exposure, associated, delayed medical problems cancer, premature aging, happen over a long period of time, degree of illness, acute radiation sickness, depends on the dose, rate of exposure, exposure from x-rays, gamma rays is measured in units of roentgens, total body exposure of 100 roentgens causes, radiation sickness, total body exposure of 400 roentgens causes, radiation sickness, death in half the individuals, 000 rads causes, immediate unconsciousness, death, an hour, severity of symptoms, illness depends on the type, radiation, duration, the exposure, body areas exposed, symptoms of radiation sickness, not occur immediately following exposure, difficult, radiation exposure from accidents, best indications, the severity, the exposure, length of time between the exposure, onset of symptoms, severity of symptoms, severity of changes in white blood cells, children who receive radiation treatments, accidentally exposed to radiation, blood cell counts, frequent blood studies, require a small puncture, the skin into a vein, obtain blood samples, accidental exposure to high doses of radiation, in certain occupations, exposure to, excessive radiation, medical treatments, excessively high doses, excessive time of exposure, excessive body areas exposed, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin burns, redness, blistering, weakness, fatigue, exhaustion, fainting, dehydration, inflammation of exposed areas, redness, tenderness, swelling, bleeding, hair loss, ulceration, the oral mucosa, ulceration, the esophagus, stomach, intestines, vomiting blood, bloody stool, bleeding, nose, mouth, gums, rectum, bruising, sloughing of skin, open sores on the skin, advise how best to treat these symptoms, prescribe medications to help reduce nausea, vomiting, pain, prescribe blood transfusions, anemia, antibiotics, prevent, fight infections, provide medical care, have appropriate protective gear, prevent possible contamination, check, adequate breathing, circulation, start cpr, remove clothing, vigorously wash body, soap, water, dry body, wrap, soft, clean blanket, emergency medical assistance, transport to nearest emergency medical facility, report exposure to emergency officials, symptoms occur, after medical radiation treatments, notify physician, seek medical treatment, handle affected areas gently, treat symptoms, illnesses, advised by physician, not remain in area where exposure occurred, not apply ointments to burned areas, not remain in contaminated clothing, not minimize the potential danger, radiation exposure is dangerous, not hesitate to seek emergency medical treatment, avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation sources, always use "shields" over parts, the body not treated, studied, receiving x-rays, radiation treatments.