Levels of Exposure


In order to render appropriate care to a patient who has been exposed to radiation or contaminated with radioactive materials, a good understanding of the scope of radiation exposures and its biological effects is necessary. Selecting one of the choices below will provide information on levels of radiation exposure, ranging from the low to the very high.

  • Low Level - 0 to 5 mR
  • Low Level - 5 to 50 mR
  • Low Level - 50 to 500 mR
  • Low Level - 500 to 5000 mR
  • High Level - 5 to 50 R
  • High Level - 50 to 500 R
  • High Level - 500 to 5000 R
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