Table 6.5. Timing to Onset of Vomiting (Prodrome)

Dose (Gy) Onset (hr) Duration (hr) Latency
0.5-2 Absent or 6–24 <24 Absent to 3+ wk
2-3 2-6 12 to <24 2-3 wk
3-5 1-2 24 1-2.5 wk
>5 Minutes to 1 48 2-4 days

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