Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 101-105, December 2006

Radiation Emergencies: A Nurse Can Lead

  • Dotti C. James, PhD, RN-C

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Dotti C. James, PhD, RN-C, is an Associate Professor at Doisy College of Health Sciences School of Nursing, Saint Louis University. Dr James is also Co-coordinator for Disaster Preparedness Certificate Program for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals and Coordinator at Perinatal Graduates Specialty

Abstract 

Hospitals must be prepared to respond quickly to radioactive accidents or terrorist events. The response challenge is to provide appropriate and prompt care, and preserve forensic evidence. Radioactive bombs result in a twofold kill area: the immediate area and the area with long-term contamination from radioactivity. This requires the specialized skills of radiology nurses. Ineffective response activities endanger both the victims of disasters and the responders.

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PII: S1546-0843(06)00133-7

doi:10.1016/j.jradnu.2006.10.003

Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 101-105, December 2006

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