Acute Radiation Syndrome

Acute Radiation Syndrome (pronunciation: a-kyoot ray-dee-ay-shun sin-drome), also known as Radiation sickness or Radiation poisoning, is a serious illness that occurs when the body receives a high dose of Ionizing radiation over a short period of time.

Etymology

The term "Acute Radiation Syndrome" is derived from the Latin word "acutus" meaning "sharp or pointed," and the Greek word "radiation" meaning "ray," and "syndrome" meaning "run together." The term refers to the rapid onset of symptoms following exposure to high levels of radiation.

Symptoms

The symptoms of Acute Radiation Syndrome can be divided into four stages: the prodromal stage, the latent stage, the illness stage, and the recovery or death stage. Symptoms can range from mild such as nausea and vomiting, to severe such as neurovascular damage and death.

Causes

Acute Radiation Syndrome is caused by exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation, typically as a result of a nuclear or radiological incident, such as a nuclear explosion or a radiation accident.

Treatment

Treatment for Acute Radiation Syndrome is primarily supportive, with the goal of managing symptoms, preventing infections, and treating any life-threatening conditions that may arise. This may include blood transfusions, antibiotic therapy, and in severe cases, bone marrow transplants.

Related Terms

• Radiation therapy
• Radiation protection
• Radiation burn
• Radiation-induced cancer
• Radiation dermatitis

See Also

• Chronic Radiation Syndrome
• Radiation-induced lung injury
• Radiation enteritis

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Acute Radiation Syndrome
• Wikipedia's article - Acute Radiation Syndrome

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