Hospital Preparedness for Radiation Emergencies and Medical Management of Multiple Combined Radiation Injury Victims

• Published in: Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare Vol. 20; no. 3; pp. 197 - 207
• Main Authors: Lim, Hoon Chin Steven, Ng, Keng Sin, Tan, Hock Heng, Leong, Kok Wah Gabriel
• Format: Book Review Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.09.2011; SAGE Publishing
• Subjects: hospital emergency preparedness; acute radiation syndrome; surge response capability; dirty bomb

Radiological accidents and disasters can have a huge and lasting impact on public health. Hospitals should be prepared to respond to potential radiation emergencies as determined by risk assessments based on local and regional radioactive hazards, threats and vulnerabilities. Approach to hospital ma...