At-Risk/Special Needs Populations and the Radiation Exposure + Contamination Algorithm
- See the REMM At-Risk/Special Needs Populations page
- Describes groups especially vulnerable to the effects of radiation
- These populations may require
- Modification of treatment protocols for radiation exposure (Acute Radiation Syndrome)
- Additional accommodations for their special needs
- Effective and ethical allocation of medical resources is crucial for all populations.
- This algorithm and supporting material provide guidelines, not mandates.