Emergency Treatment Resources

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• REAC/TS Fact Sheet for Medical Providers

  

  This fact sheet provides information for medical providers regarding acute radiation syndrome, ionizing radiation injuries, cutaneous radiation injuries, and internal contamination.

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• Do I Need to Take Potassium Iodide (KI)?

  

  This document answers frequently asked questions related to taking potassium iodide (KI) during a radiological release, as well as dosing recommendations from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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• Health Physics Fast Facts

  

  This document provides information on radiological incident types and dose calculations, including specific information on isotopes of interest, reactor accidents, and skin contamination.

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• Checklists for Healthcare Personnel

  

  Record patient information, including exposure, cutaneous injuries, contamination, decontamination, and disposition of the patient.

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• Checklist for Hospital-Based Radiation Professionals Dealing with a Radiological Incident

  

  Record incident history, hospital response, radiological instrumentation used, decontamination supplies and setup, documentation of readings, radiological waste management, and other information.

  Also available in Landscape Format (.PDF, 126 KB)

  Download file [Portrait Format] (.PDF, 125 KB)

• Radiological Medical Considerations: Just-in-Time pocket card

  

  This pocket card is a companion to REAC/TS’ Just-in-Time training videos and provides key points to consider when delivering care to those involved in a radiological incident. Topics include medical and trauma considerations, radiological triage, personal protective equipment, and patient decontamination.

  Download pocket card (.PDF, 401 KB)

• Medical Aspects of Radiation Incidents Pocket Guide

  

  The Medical Aspects of Radiation Incidents provides basic information needed for the medical management of those involved in radiation incidents in an easy-to-understand manner. Topics include basic health physics and dose estimation (US and SI units), assessment and treatment of internal contamination with radioactive materials, patient decontamination, risk and psychological issues, and other treatment guidance.

  Download pocket guide (.PDF, 2.40 MB)

• Prehospital Radiological Triage Algorithm

  

  The Prehospital Radiological Triage Algorithm helps emergency response personnel determine what level of triage should be performed on a radiologically contaminated patient. The step-by-step guide includes steps for initial and secondary triage, as well as questions responders should ask when during on-site treatment.

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• Radiation Patient Treatment Algorithm

  

  The Radiation Patient Treatment Algorithm assists first responders in determining appropriate treatment for patients diagnosed with radiological exposure of contamination. The algorithm includes an outline for determining contamination and exposure pathways, as well as steps for documenting and treating the affected patient.

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• Putting on Protective Clothing (Donning)

  

  Learn the necessary steps for donning protective clothing in order to safely care for a patient contaminated with radioactive material.

  Download additional formats for printing: Donning 14x18 (.PDF, 1.41 MB) | Donning 18x24 (.PDF, 1.59 MB) | Donning 24x36 (.PDF, 1.97 MB) 

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• Removing Protective Clothing (Doffing)

  

  Learn the necessary steps for safely doffing protective clothing after caring for a patient contaminated with radioactive material.

  Download additional formats for printing: Doffing 14x18 (.PDF, 1.36 MB) | Doffing 18x24 (.PDF, 1.79 MB) | Doffing 24x36 (.PDF, 2.22 MB) 

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• Personnel Monitoring

  

  Learn how to appropriately survey personnel after doffing protective clothing.

  Download additional formats for printing: Personnel Monitoring 14x18 (.PDF, 956 KB) | Personnel Monitoring 18x24 (.PDF, 1.02 MB) | Personnel Monitoring 24x36 (.PDF, 1.06 MB) 

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• Patient Radiological Surveys

  

  This document was designed to aid in remembering the appropriate steps to conduct a patient radiological survey.

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• How to Use the Patient Survey Sheet

  

  Use this document to assist with appropriate usage of the “Patient Radiological Survey Sheet” (below).

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• Patient Radiological Survey Sheet

  

  Download our form to assist in documentation of patient radiological surveys.

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• Area Radiological Survey Sheet

  

  Download our form to assist in documentation of patient care area radiological surveys.

  Download file (.PDF, 645 KB)

• Radioactive Contamination Survey Instrumentation Job Aid

  

  Download our job aid to assist in basic survey instrumentation preparation. When folded, this form results in a 4” x 6” trifold card that may be attached to a survey meter as a quick guide to usage.

  Download job aid (.PDF, 1.32 MB)

• Health Physics Quick Reference Guide

  

  The REAC/TS Health Physics Quick Reference Guide is a glossary featuring definitions of some of the most widely used radiation terms. The resource also includes conversions, dose rates, and common thresholds for acute radiation syndromes.

  Download guide (.PDF, 941 KB)