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yesn shonhd be chuerved snd binnd, watersslublo
lutions may be applied. Infections should be
treated with antibiotics 2s may be indicated.
A similar sitvation pertains with regard to
ing agents and chemical compounds such os
. EDTA® and zirconiem citrate have shown coa-
siderable promiee in animals both in preventing
deposition of certain of the fission products in
the bones and in accelerating their removal
following deposition. The earher these compounds are given following exposure, the more
effective they are.: However, as indicated above,
it is doubtful that the need for such agents in
the acute period following an attack would be
great.
The following additional suggestions regard-
ing the care of bomb casualties are submitted
for consideration. Although civil defense organizations in general have made great strides,
it is apparent that even with a well-integrated
plan some degree of chaor will be present and
early aid to many victims will not be forthcoming. Hence, the importance of self-sid and
mutual-aid in effecting survival must be
strewed. Doctors and medical facilities of any
kind will be in critical short supply ; thus, train-
ing of lav individuals in more definitive treat-
ment, rather than only first aid, deserves care-
ful consideration. Since accurate prediction of
where a bomb will fail is impossible, central
civil defense organization in critical target
arens should he augmented by a “cellular” plan,
a plan of geographical units within the area
that are ementially self-sufficient in terms of
supplies and communications, and which can
render aid to other cells damaged by the bomb.
Thinking in terms of damage within a target
uren adequately handled by the facilities of the
region must be replaced with consideration of
posible complete immobilization of facilities,
with resultant dependence on adjacent not.
affected regions for aid.
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Posential Loag Term RSecs
Tre Lowe Tuam effects of radiation on man
have been the enbject of an exhaustive survey
by panels convened vy the National Academy
of Sciences (26, 27). Accordingly there is ne
need to review the subject in detail. The effects
are dose dependent. The quaatitative relstionship of dows to effect in man is not well
known. The following qualitative long term
effects have been observed in anémais:
1) Shortening of life span
2) Increased incidence of mutations
4) Increased incidence of leukemia and other
benign and malignant tumors
4) Cataracts
5) Cardiovascular renal diseases
6) Sterility or lowered fertility
7) Impeired growth rate
In some of the survivors from the atomic
bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki the followir g have been definitely observed :
1) Cataracts
2) Leukemia
3) Impaired growth patterns in some children
Intensive study of the exposed population at
Hiroshima and Nagasaki is a continuing activity of the Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission
as is the study uf the Marshallese who were ex-
posed to fallout. In the absence of quantitative
dove response data for man, it is impossible to
prognosticate, with certainty, what, if anything,
will develop in the exposed Marshallese. All
of the phenomena enumerated above that have
been observed in anime!s are being searched for
by the medical team, that has undertaken the
continuing care and study of the Marshallese
on behalf of the Atomic Energy Commission.
Annual studies are being performed and will be
reported upon at regular intervals.
6.9
Summary and Conclusions
AntuovcH THe Finpoincsa in human beings exposed to fallout radiations in the spring, 1954
Pacific field tests crnnot be carried over exactly