Local Radiation Injury

Barabanova, Anjelika

doi:10.1201/9781420037197.ch14

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“…They also must avoid consuming bloating vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, and spinach. The hydration of the patient six hours before the scan can help the fast elimination of the radioactive material by the kidneys (10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26). It should be noted that the above information has been effectively conveyed in the slides prepared by our research team.…”

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Examination of Modern Strategies of Instructing Patients for Radiation Protection in the Nuclear Medicine Department

Khosravi,

Kashi,

Bahraman

2024

Avicenna J Care Health Oper Room

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Background: In every nuclear medicine center, there are places where people are exposed to more radiation than in other areas. To reduce the radiation exposure of employees and patients referring to these centers, it is necessary to observe special precautions to reduce the amount of dose received by different people, especially in the case of women of reproductive age. This study aimed to educate patients and companions to reduce the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. Methods: In this study, a questionnaire was used as the measurement tool. It contained demographic information and questions related to the evaluation of the quality of education, the level of awareness of patients and their companions, and also their level of satisfaction with the educational facilities of the center. The sample size included 193 patients who had been referred to the Gamma Scan department of Farshchian hospital. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS 19 software. For validity and reliability, the obtained information was analyzed with the help of mean, frequency, and percentage for qualitative variables. Results: The results of this study showed no significant correlation between knowledge level and gender (P=0.178). However, there was a direct relationship between the two variables of knowledge and level of education which is statistically significant (P=0.001). Conclusion: Measurements and statistical studies showed that in the nuclear medicine department of Farshchian Heart Hospital in Hamedan, the level of awareness of patients regarding radiation protection is weak and needs to be improved.

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Examination of Modern Strategies of Instructing Patients for Radiation Protection in the Nuclear Medicine Department

Khosravi,

Kashi,

Bahraman

2024

Avicenna J Care Health Oper Room

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“…Involvement of an extremity may require amputation. Injury of the cutaneous system is always present in CS; however, penetrating doses in this range can also lead to dilatation and alteration of blood capillaries, as well as damage to arterial vessels, cartilage, bone, muscles, and nerves [18].…”

Section: Cutaneous Syndromementioning

confidence: 99%

“…If physical dosimetry is not available, electron spin resonance (ESR) can be useful for estimating dose. ESR methods applied to solid materials such as teeth and clothing, measure free radicals formed by ionizing radiation [18]. Additional diagnostic procedures used to estimate severity of local exposures are thermography and radioisotope methods.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Several studies indicate that accidental radiation exposures leading to localized injury are often associated with WBE and occur more frequently [10,[16][17][18][19][20]. Many of these localized injuries involve the hand (Fig.…”

Section: Cutaneous Syndromementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Generally, only gamma, neutron, and higher energy beta radiation exhibit significant penetration. Severity of injury has been classified in grades I-IV [18] and separately, correlated with dose [10,12]. For continuity of discussion, symptoms related to estimated dose and the associated phases are discussed.…”

Section: Cutaneous Syndromementioning

confidence: 99%

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The US Department of Homeland Security, and other state and federal agencies, continues to express concern over the potential use of radioactive isotopes as a weapon of terror. Few emergency medicine and critical care physicians are familiar with the care and treatment of an accidentally or intentionally irradiated patient who is contaminated externally or internally. This article reviews basic radiobiology and the variety of clinical signs and symptoms exhibited by victims exposed to radiation. Preparation for patient receipt and emergency care, followed by definitive diagnosis using biodosimetry is also presented. Therapeutic measures continue to evolve for externally and internally exposed victims, including those with combined injuries caused by burns and trauma.

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Radiation Accident—Isolated Exposure

Linder¹,

Linder²

2006

Disaster Medicine

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Local Radiation Injury

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Examination of Modern Strategies of Instructing Patients for Radiation Protection in the Nuclear Medicine Department

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