Radiation decontamination unit for the community hospital

Journal Article · Fri May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.136.5.977· OSTI ID:5579677

Waldron, R L; Danielson, R A; Shultz, H E; Eckert, D E; Hendricks, K O

Freestanding radiation decontamination units including surgical capability can be developed and made operational in small/medium sized community hospitals at relatively small cost and with minimal plant reconstruction. Because of the development of nuclear power plants in relatively remote areas and widespread transportation of radioactive materials it is important for hospitals and physicians to be prepared to handle radiation accident victims. The Radiological Assistance Program of the United States Department of Energy and the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center Training Site of Oak Ridge Associated Universities are ready to support individual hospitals and physicians in this endeavor. Adequate planning rather than luck, should be used in dealing with potential radiation accident victims. The radiation emergency team is headed by a physician on duty in the hospital. It is important that the team leader be knowledgeable in radiation accident management and have personnel trained in radiation accident management as members of this team. The senior administrative person on duty is responsible for intramural and extramural communications. Rapid mobilization of the radiation decontamination unit is important. Periodic drills are necessary for this mobilization and the smooth operation of the unit.

• OSTI ID: 5579677
• Journal Information: Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States) Vol. 136:5; ISSN AJROA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DESIGN
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES
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PATIENTS
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RADIATION ACCIDENTS
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