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Acute Radiation Syndrome
following acute exposure to low LET uniform whole body radiation of human being (ICRP #60)
Whole body Radiation syndrome Time of death
absorbed dose after exposure
(Gy) (days)
3-5 Bone Marrow Syndrome 30-60
5-15 Gastrointestinal Syndrome and lungs 10 – 20
Central Nervous System Syndrome
>15 1-5
