What are the treatment options for Acute Radiation Syndrome?
Treatment for ARS focuses on minimizing damage, managing symptoms, and supporting recovery. This may include administering supportive care such as blood transfusions, antibiotics, and growth factors to stimulate blood cell production. In cases of severe bone marrow damage, a bone marrow transplant might be necessary. Potassium iodide can be given to protect the thyroid gland if exposure includes radioactive iodine. Additionally, radiation countermeasures like Prussian blue may be used to facilitate the removal of certain radioactive materials from the body.
