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Radiological Emergencies

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Radiological Emergencies

October 26, 2011
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CDC Tool Helps Public Health Officials Communicate Radiation Emergency

February 16, 2017

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released the newly developed Radiation Hazard Scale to help public health officials communicate with the public in a radiation emergency. Designed to be simple to understand, the tool’s scale is intended to communicate relative hazards to people under emergency conditions when exact radiation exposure parameters are not available. During the emergency, environmental scientists and radiation safety experts will evaluate the data and, in conjunction with emergency management authorities and public health officials, assign radiation hazard categories. More information is available on the CDC website.

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We need to take the dirty bomb seriously
The Washington Post August 21, 2015

January 8, 2016

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/taking-the-dirty-bomb-threat-seriously/2015/08/21/04ddb148-45ca-11e5-8e7d-9c033e6745d8_story.html

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HHS Launches Redesigned Online Radiation Treatment Resource

October 16, 2015

HHS has launched a redesigned online radiation treatment resource. The first major redesign of the Radiation Emergency Medical Management (REMM) website since it launched in 2007 is available at http://www.remm.nlm.gov/. 

Click here to read the news release.

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Modeling Effects of a Nuclear Improvised Device

June 28, 2013
  • Modeling Effects of a Nuclear Improvised Device
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Hospital Disaster Management Training (HDMT)

May 21, 2013
  • Radiological Incidents PowerPoint Presentation
  • Using a Geiger Counter to detect radiation
  • Geiger Counters and Dosimeters
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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

May 21, 2013
  • NYC Hospital Guidance for Responding to a Contaminating Radiation Incident
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May 21, 2013
  • Radiation Quick Reference Guide
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May 21, 2013
  • Medical Response to a Major Radiological Emergencies – Radiological Journal
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May 21, 2013
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May 21, 2013
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Radiation Emergency Assistance Center

March 16, 2011

Through the management of the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS), the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) positions the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as an international leader in emergency medical response to radiation incidents.

The REAC/TS course brochure for FY2017 (October 2016 – September 2017) has been posted to the ORISE Website and on-line registration is now available. These courses are held at the REAC/TS Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

REAC/TS is also available to conduct one or two day training programs at your location.    Please e-mail (reacts@orau.org) or call (865.576.3131) for additional information.

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  • 2016/2017 REAC/TS Course Brochure
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Radiation Emergencies – Information for Clinicians

April 22, 2011

Emergency services physicians and nurses will be among the first clinicians to see and treat victims of radiation emergencies. Clinicians of all specialties will be responsible for providing care and information to:

  • Patients admitted to the hospital
  • Patients presenting for follow-up care
  • Concerned individuals
  • Others with questions about health effects related to the emergency
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Medical Emergency Response to Radiological Incidents

March 31, 2011
  • Administration of Decorporation Drugs to Treat Internal Radionuclide Contamination
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Radiological Terrorism: A Tool Kit for Emergency Services

December 9, 2009

CDC has developed “Radiological Terrorism: A Tool Kit for Emergency Services” through audience research, significant gaps in knowledge and skills among clinicians regarding their ability to respond to a radiological emergency, particularly one related to terrorism and involving mass casualties. This is a critical need since clinicians in hospital emergency departments would serve as the first receivers of casualties, and other clinicians would present to the emergency department in order to assist. There are numerous issues related to disaster and mass casualty management that are unique to dealing with radiation exposure and contamination, and CDC understands the need to provide education and information to help clinicians better manage such an event.

The tool kit includes several items that may be useful for emergency services clinicians.

  • “Radiological Terrorism: A Tool Kit for Emergency Services Clinicians”

 

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Public Information on Radiation and Potassium Iodide (KI)

February 13, 2009

This fact sheet was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and provides basic information about Radiation and Potassium Iodide (KI).

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  • Access CDC's fact sheet on Potassium Iodide (KI)
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California Department of Public Health – FAQ Documents

April 21, 2011

The following two FAQ documents are provided from California Department of Public Health

  • Frequently Asked Questions for Health Care Facilities – Radiation from Japan’s Impact from Japan’s Nuclear Emergency
  • Frequently Asked Questions – Radiation
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