Medical Management of Radiation Accidents
Medical Management of Radiation Accidents

Author: Kenneth S. Cohen

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2001-03-28

Total Pages: 638

ISBN-13: 1420037196

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Although radiation accidents are rare and often complex in nature, they are of great concern not only to the patient and involved medical staff, but to the media and public as well. Yet there are few if any comprehensive publications on the medical management of radiation accidents. Medical Management of Radiation Accidents provides a complete refe

Medical Management of Radiation Injuries
Medical Management of Radiation Injuries

Author: IAEA

Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency

Published: 2020-06-11

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9201066228

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This publication focuses on the medical management of individuals involved in radiation emergencies, especially those who have been exposed to high doses of ionizing radiation. Its primary objective is to provide practical information, to be used for treatment decisions by medical personnel during a radiation emergency. It also addresses general and specific measures for the medical management of individuals who have been internally contaminated with radionuclides. This publication is complementary to other publications developed by the IAEA in the medical area of radiation emergencies.

Incidents involving radiation
Incidents involving radiation

Author: Great Britain: Department for Communities and Local Government

Publisher: The Stationery Office

Published: 2011-02-18

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780117540781

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Looseleaf version also available (ISBN 9780117540774). On cover: Fire and Rescue Service operational guidance. GRAs - generic risk assessments. This series only applies to England. Dated January 2011

Planning the Medical Response to Radiological Accidents
Planning the Medical Response to Radiological Accidents

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13:

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This Safety Report was jointly sponsored by the IAEA and WHO. It outlines the roles and tasks of health authorities and hospital administrators in emergency preparedness for radiological accidents and provides information relevant to the integration of medical preparedness into emergency plans.

Medical Management of Radiation Accidents
Medical Management of Radiation Accidents

Author: Theodor M. Fliedner

Publisher: British Inst of Radiology

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 0905749464

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This text from the British Institute of Radiology provides an international standard for the evaluation of radiation-induced health impairments, which should make a useful contribution to the harmonization and standardization of the Medical Management of Radiation Accidents.

Method for Developing Arrangements for Response to a Nuclear Or Radiological Emergency
Method for Developing Arrangements for Response to a Nuclear Or Radiological Emergency

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency. Radiation Safety Section

Publisher: IAEA

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13:

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This publication provides a practical resource for emergency planning, and fulfils, in part, functions assigned to the IAEA in the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency. If used effectively, it will help users to develop a capability to adequately respond to a nuclear or radiological emergency.

Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning
Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning

Author: Kay C. Goss

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1998-05

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 078814829X

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Meant to aid State & local emergency managers in their efforts to develop & maintain a viable all-hazard emergency operations plan. This guide clarifies the preparedness, response, & short-term recovery planning elements that warrant inclusion in emergency operations plans. It offers the best judgment & recommendations on how to deal with the entire planning process -- from forming a planning team to writing the plan. Specific topics of discussion include: preliminary considerations, the planning process, emergency operations plan format, basic plan content, functional annex content, hazard-unique planning, & linking Federal & State operations.