Decontamination radiological

We do not attempt to discuss in depth decontamination methods for radiological wastes. A health physicist should be immediately available to assist with decontamination of radioactively contaminated personnel or equipment. 

For many operations, workers are assigned to assist in conducting decontamination of workers wearing Level A or B PPE during the decontamination process. Decontamination workers stationed at the front end of the decontamination line may require more protection from chemical and radiological contaminants than decontamination workers assigned to the latter stages of decontamination. 

Many hazardous waste activity worksites are temporary and are established at remote locations with limited sanitation facilities. Decontamination is conducted either in the contamination reduction zone or the radiological buffer zone, whereas sanitation functions are performed either in the support zone or outside the boundaries of the hazardous waste activities worksite after decontamination has been completed. 

Develop effective ways for mitigation of chemical, radiological, and biological terrorist attacks, and devise ways to decontaminate the sites of such attacks. 

Lawson, J. Randall, and Theodore L. Jarboe. Aid for Decontamination of Fire and Rescue Service Protective Clothing and Equipment After Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Exposures, NIST Special Publication 981. Washington, DC Government Printing Office, 2002. 

During radiological decontamination efforts, caregivers should consider the chemical nature of the contaminant, the medical needs of the patient, the seriousness and extent of contamination, and the presence of wounds. Prior to implementing decontamination procedures, remove all outer clothing from the contaminated individual and place the clothing in a sealed container such as a plastic bag. Save clothing so... 

N. Marmiroli et al (eds.), Advanced Science and Technology for Biological Decontamination of Sites Affected by Chemical and Radiological Nuclear Agents, 03—14. 2007 Springer. 

Quality Assurance and Measurement in Diagnostic Radiology Radiation Exposure and Potentially Related Injury Radiation Received in the Decontamination of Nuclear Facilities Guidance on Radiation Received in Space Activities Effects of Radiation on the Embryo-Fetus... 

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Decontamination. The act of removing the biological, chemical or radiological contamination from, or neutralizing it on, a person, object or area... 

The use of radiation dispersal devices, commonly referred to as dirty bombs, is particularly concerning for disaster planning and emergency preparedness personnel. An RDD is an explosive device designed to spread radioactive material without a nuclear explosion (Briggs Brinsfield, 2003). The initial blast from the explosion can kill or inflict mechanical trauma on those who are close in proximity to the explosion while the radioactive material is dispersed. Please refer to chapter 27, Radiological Incidents and Emergencies, for further information on decontamination, radiation sickness, and personal protective measures. 

Children, like adults, can be exposed to nuclear agents through an attack on a nuclear power plant they can be exposed to radiologic agents through the release of a dirty bomb or an unintentional release. The decontamination and treatment of patients exposed to radioactive contaminants are discussed elsewhere in this book (refer to chapter 20). This section outlines pediatric-specific recommendations for care. 

A radiological incident may be as dramatic as a terrorist attack or as mundane as mild skin contamination from a minor spill. Radiological incidents have resulted in death from radiation sickness, but the vast majority of cases simply require decontamination and monitoring. 

Virtually all radiological cases will require some sampling to confirm the level of exposure and to help determine a treatment plan (see Table 27.4). Samples must be treated as potentially radioactive until proven otherwise, and analytical equipment and areas may become contaminated, precluding their use for nonradiological patients until decontaminated. Blood samples must be obtained from uncontaminated (or decontaminated) areas to reduce the chance of inadvertent sample contam-... 

If the patient requires immediate attention, treat the patient first and worry about radiological controls when the patient s condition has stabilized. Rooms and medical staff can be decontaminated later. 

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