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Figure 6.10. Localized radiation effects<br />

Localized Radiation Effects - Organ System<br />

Threshold Effects<br />

• Skin - No visible injuries < 100 rem<br />

– Main erythema, epilation >500 rem<br />

– Moist desquamation >1,800 rem<br />

– Ulceration/Necrosis >2,400 rem<br />

• Cataracts<br />

– Acute exposure >200 rem<br />

– Chronic exposure >600 rem<br />

• Permanent Sterility<br />

– Female >250 rem<br />

– Male >350 rem<br />

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Source: Health Physics Society. From “Emergency Department Management of Radiation Casualties,” a<br />

presentation for hospital staff trainees. Available for download at<br />

http://hps.org/hsc/documents/emergency.ppt.<br />

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