Radiation Toxicities Flashcards
1
Q
What dose will lead to hematopoietic syndrome
A
2.5 - 5 Gy
2
Q
What dose will lead to gastrointestinal syndrome
A
5 - 12 Gy (Death within 9-10 days)
3
Q
4 prodrome syndromes of gastrointestinal syndrome?
A
nausea, vomiting, anorexia, lethargy
4
Q
At what dose is there no documented survivor?
A
with > 10 Gy of exposure
5
Q
At what dose do you get cerebrovascular syndrome
A
> 100 Gy (Death within hours due to capillary leakage in brain)
6
Q
Below 2 Gy exposure do you need to treat?
A
No, just observe
7
Q
Above 7 Gy (up to 10 Gy) what is the treatment?
A
BMT
8
Q
If the vomit takes place within 4 hours what is the likely median dose exposure?
A
3.6 Gy (Need to go to ED right away)
9
Q
What symptoms decides that the patient needs to be evaluated immediately?
A
Vomiting (cut off is 4 hours)
