Medical Response to Radiological Accidents in Latin America and International Assistance (original) (raw)
2016, Radiation research
This article provides an overview of four radiological accidents in Latin America, and includes a history of the events, the clinical manifestations and health consequences for the exposed individuals, the medical response based on preclinical studies and the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in coordinating medical response assistance.
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