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David J Sandgren¹, Charles A Salter, Ira H Levine

¹sandgren@afrri.usuhs.mil

|October 13, 2010

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A new software tool, the Biodosimetry Assessment Tool (BAT), uses multiparameter biodosimetry to assess radiation exposure. This integrated system aids in medical management and triage for radiation casualties.

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Area of Science:

Radiation biology
Medical physics
Public health

Background:

Effective medical management of radiation casualties necessitates multiparameter biodosimetry due to the limitations of single measurements.
Assessing radiation exposure is critical for triage, treatment, and psychological support in mass casualty incidents.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the design and algorithms of a radiation exposure assessment software application.
To provide a diagnostic utility for early-phase assessment and surge response for radiological casualties.

Main Methods:

Development of the Biodosimetry Assessment Tool (BAT) using Microsoft Visual Basic 6.
Adoption of dose-predicting algorithms based on merged human radiation exposure and control volunteer data.
Integration of multiparameter indices and user-friendly data entry screens.

Main Results:

The BAT incorporates novel algorithms for dose assessment, compared against existing methods like vomiting onset and lymphocyte depletion.
The software facilitates early-phase (<10 days) data collection and recording of clinical information.
Estimated multiparameter doses are summarized, with options for printing and archiving data.

Conclusions:

The developed algorithms, integrated into the BAT software, assist responders and medical providers in assessing radiation exposures.
The tool supports timely data collection and management for radiation incident response.
The BAT promotes standardized assessment and documentation in accordance with guidelines.