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Table 3 Whole body doses, manifestations and prognosis of the acute radiation syndrome [73]

From: Estimation of radiation-induced health hazards from a “dirty bomb” attack with radiocesium under different assault and rescue conditions

Dose

Sub-syndrome

Clinical manifestations

Prognosis

> 1 Gy

Hematopoietic syndrome

1–2 Gy: fatigue, weakness

2–6 Gy: fever, infections, bleeding, epilation

3–4 Gy: LD50/60 without treatment

> 6 Gy

Gastrointestinal syndrome

High fever, diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, disorientation, hypotension

7–8 Gy: LD50/60 with intensive care

> 8–10 Gy

Neurovascular syndrome

High fever, diarrhea, unconsciousness

Probable death

  1. LD50/60: lethal dose in 50% of the cases within 60 days