About the REMM Dose Estimator for Exposure/Credits
Who developed the algorithms for this dose estimator tool?
The vomiting tool and the
lymphocyte depletion kinetics tools use algorithms that
were developed by AFRRI for
their
Biodosimetry Assessment Tool (BAT) computer program .
BAT was originally designed to provide diagnostic information
to Federal health care providers responsible for managing
radiation casualties.
The REMM Dose Estimator for Exposure includes only parts of
the much larger BAT tool.
Permission to use components of the BAT program on REMM was
graciously provided by the Department of Defense and
AFRRI .
Publications about the AFRRI BAT program
The REMM Dose Estimator for Exposure assumes the following about a
victim
Radiation exposure to the whole body or a major portion of the
body
Radiation exposure during one incident over a "short" period of
time (minutes to hours), as with a radiation accident or terrorist
event
Radiation exposure is from photons and/or neutrons.
What should you do when multiple clinical tools generate
conflicting dose estimates?
Use the highest whole body dose estimate to plan treatment
initially.
Consider both dose assessment (biodosimetry) and clinical
assessments to manage patients.
At regular intervals
Modify clinical management as additional information becomes
available.
CAVEAT:
Before using any of the tools provided in the REMM Dose Estimator
for Exposure, clinicians should read the "Warning: Caution and
Limitation" statements.
Many other biodosimetry tools are available.
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