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Radiation Injury Treatment Network℠ (RITN℠)

RITN is a national network of medical centers with expertise in managing bone marrow failure. We work with partners from other medical specialties to assist with managing acute radiation syndrome and its health-related consequences.

74+

Network hospitals

21,917+

Medical staff trained in radiation preparedness topics

18,000+

Medical countermeasures available for treating H-ARS patients

954+

Preparedness exercises conducted by RITN hospitals

12,600+

Blood stem cell transplants performed by RITN hospitals

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    Before the Disaster

    RITN develops treatment guidelines for managing hematologic toxicity among casualties of radiation exposure and educates health care professionals about pertinent aspects of radiation exposure management through training and disaster exercises.
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    During the Disaster

    RITN hospitals provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment in an inpatient and outpatient setting for victims. RITN helps to coordinate the response and shares critical information about the disaster between RITN hospitals and governmental agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
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    After the Disaster

    RITN hospitals collect and share patient data for research through the CIBMTR® (Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplantation Research®).