Decontamination Station

Question 1

What is the Philosophy of decontamination?

Answer 1

Effective medical and radiological response, and casualty management.

Question 2

What is an effective decontamination attempt?

Answer 2

One that reduces the survey count rate by 50%

Question 3

What does the NCRP Report 161 cover?

Answer 3

Management of Persons Contaminated with Radionuclides

Question 4

What is required to establish a decontamination station?

Answer 4

1. Perimeter of greater secured area.
2. Control point for access.
3. Perimeter of the contaminated area.
4. Decon Area.
5. Control Point that links decon with contamination area.
6. Medical Response Base.
7. Flow from “hot zone” to “cold zone”

Question 5

Who determines the quantities of decon items for CVN?

Answer 5

TYCOM established quantities of decon items afloat

Question 6

Who determines the quantities of decontamination items afloat. SUB?

Answer 6

C9210

Question 7

Who determines the quantities of decontamination items afloat. MTF?

Answer 7

BUMED

Question 8

What items are commonly found in a decontamination locker, Used as necessary?

Answer 8

(a) Dosimetry
(b) Coveralls or surgical scrub suits
(c) Plastic aprons
(d) Surgical caps
(e) Surgical gloves
(f) Shoe covers
(g) Face and splash shields
(h) Respiratory protection

Question 9

What items are commonly found in a decontamination locker, Used for comprehensive decontamination?

Answer 9

(a) Sterile applicators and miscellaneous dressings.
(b) Waterproof dressings or bandage
(c) Irrigation syringes.
(d) Bar or liquid soap.
(e) Waterless hand cleaner.
(f) Mild abrasive soap (e.g., mechanics hand soap).
(g) Shampoo.
(h) Surgical brushes.

Question 10

What additional items are suggested in the decon locker?

Answer 10

(a) Anatomical forms for documenting contamination information.
(b) Notebooks, paper, and pens.
(c) Cotton-tipped applicators.
(d) Specimen containers.
(e) Radiation-related signs and tape.
(f) Masking tape (5 cm or 2 inches wide).

Question 11

Inner contamination area?

Answer 11

The area where the radionuclide accident occurred, all items in this area considered to be contaminated. Persons cannot leave unless instructed to do so.

Question 12

What is a control point?

Answer 12

Manned with RADIAC’s and designated personnel to control persons within the contamination area.

Question 13

What is the Medical base, as it pertains to decon station?

Answer 13

Staged personnel in charge of treatment and triage. Mental health support and wound care.

Question 14

How much supply is required to have on hand for radionuclide accidents?

Answer 14

Enough to treat 1/10th of the personnel potentially exposed