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.

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.

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

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.

The Radiological Accident in Istanbul
The Radiological Accident in Istanbul

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13:

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A serious radiological accident occurred in Istanbul, Turkey, in December 1998 and January 1999 when two packages used to transport 60Co teletherapy sources were sold as scrap metal. This report gives an account of the circumstances which led to the accident and the medical aspects, and the lessons learned.

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.

The Radiological Accident in Ventanilla
The Radiological Accident in Ventanilla

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2019-12-31

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 9789201066190

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This publication addresses the chronology of events and circumstances of the radiological accident in Ventanilla, Peru, in February 2014. The information includes a detailed description of the international assistance provided by the IAEA, the health consequences and dose assessment for, and the medical management of the affected individual. This information and the lessons learned from the accident, relating to its circumstances, the notification, medical response, dose assessment and response at national and international levels are key aspects for Member States to consider when analysing their response procedures to radiological emergencies. The intention is to aid the and identification of necessary actions to be implemented in order to avoid or prevent potential similar accidents.