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Title CASUALTIES FROM NUCLEAR WEAPONS: A MANUAL FOR EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES, CANADA
Creator/Author Pace, F.C. ; Waters, W.R.
Publication Date1963 Apr 01
OSTI IdentifierOSTI ID: 4155861
Resource TypeJournal Article
Resource RelationMed. Serv. J. Can.; Vol: 19
Research OrgDept. of National Health and Welfare, Ottawa
SubjectHEALTH AND SAFETY; COMBUSTION; DISEASES; FALLOUT; HEATING; IONIZATION; NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS; RADIATION INJURIES; RADIATION PROTECTION; RADIATION SICKNESS; SHOCK WAVES; TARGETS
Description/Abstract Preliminary to an outline of protective measures to be employed in a thermonuclear attack, the following topics are discussed: nuclear phenomena and explosions, ionizing radiations from nuclear weapon detonations, and their blast and thermal effects. From these discussions it is concluded that, witan the target area, the causes of death and injury are mainly blast and heat. Radioactive fallout and its effects are discussed, as is the problem of handling massive numbers of casualties. Estimated values are given for types of disease incidence based on the assumptions of heavy nuclear attack and of minimal preventive action. Expected frequency and handling of various types of burns (flash, flame, retinal, and periocular) are considered in detal, as are the prevention and treatment of blast injuries. (BBB)
LanguageEnglish
FormatPages: 219-46
System Entry Date2001 Jun 03

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