Estimating Internal Contamination Flashcards
1
Q
radiological triage
A
sorting victims based on risk of significant exposure
2
Q
How to monitor for internal gamma emitters
A
external gamma detectors
3
Q
monitoring for internal alpha and beta
A
nasal swabs
excreta sampling
4
Q
external contamination ID with
A
GM probe
5
Q
how to remove 90% of contamination
A
remove outer layer of clothes
6
Q
CDG
A
Clinical Decision Guide
-intake level that justifies medical treatment
7
Q
decorporate
A
enhance excretion of a radionuclide
8
Q
CDG for cancer induction
A
0.25 Sv
9
Q
CDG for bone marrow suppression
A
0.25 Gray-equivalent
10
Q
CDG for pulmonary damage
A
1.0 gray-equivalent
