Acute Effects: Blister - Evolution to Moist Desquamation
Source: "The Radiological Accident in Goiania," International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, 1988, pp 108-109 (PDF - 6,560 KB) (IAEA) Blister: Patient OAF: Radiation exposure occurred on Sept 25, 1987 in the Goiania incident (PDF - 6,560 KB). Photograph taken October 11, 1987, i.e. 17 days later. The large, tense blisters on palmar surface of the hand and significant swelling limit movement of fingers. |