Treatment of hospital radioactive liquid wastes from RIA (radioimmunoassay) by membrane technology

Sancho, M.; Arnal, J.M.; García-Fayos, B.

doi:10.1016/j.desal.2013.03.032

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“…Radioactive waste includes items contaminated with radionuclides. These items should be stored in lead containers and collected by appropriate government agency for treatments using deep underground burial (Krauskopf, 2013) or membrane technology (Sancho et al, 2013), etc. Finally, mixed items such as cotton dressings, clothes and equipment covered in patient refuse should be burned as the cost required to completely disinfect and recycle them can be prohibitive.…”

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Hospital waste management in developing countries: A mini review

et al. 2017

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Health care activities can generate different kinds of hazardous wastes. Mismanagement of these wastes can result in environmental and occupational health risks. Developing countries are resource-constrained when it comes to safe management of hospital wastes. This study summarizes the main issues faced in hospital waste management in developing countries. A review of the existing literature suggests that regulations and legislations focusing on hospital waste management are recent accomplishments in many of these countries. Implementation of these rules varies from one hospital to another. Moreover, wide variations exist in waste generation rates within as well as across these countries. This is mainly attributable to a lack of an agreement on the definitions and the methodology among the researchers to measure such wastes. Furthermore, hospitals in these countries suffer from poor waste segregation, collection, storage, transportation and disposal practices, which can lead to occupational and environmental risks. Knowledge and awareness regarding proper waste management remain low in the absence of training for hospital staff. Moreover, hospital sanitary workers, and scavengers, operate without the provision of safety equipment or immunization. Unsegregated waste is illegally recycled, leading to further safety risks. Overall, hospital waste management in developing countries faces several challenges. Sustainable waste management practices can go a long way in reducing the harmful effects of hospital wastes.

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Hospital waste management in developing countries: A mini review

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“…As such, several pretreatment methods have been used to eliminate or reduced quantities of NOM in membrane feedwater. Coagulation and/or adsorption by powdered activated carbon (PAC) [97], magnetic ion exchange and coagulation using alum [98], and UF [98,99] are some of the techniques that have been used for pretreatment of NF feedwater.…”

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Coupling of membrane filtration and advanced oxidation processes for removal of pharmaceutical residues: A critical review

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Hullebusch

Cretin

et al. 2015

Separation and Purification Technology

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“…Radioactive waste includes items contaminated with radionuclides. These items should be stored in lead containers and collected by appropriate government agency for treatments using deep underground burial or membrane technology ( Sancho et al, 2013 ). Categories of healthcare, constituents and alternatives of waste treatment and disposal methods can serve as a link between the healthcare system, decision-makers, and stakeholders in developing health policies and programmes.…”

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Sustainable waste management of medical waste in African developing countries: A narrative review

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Africa is the second populous continent, and its population has the fastest growing rate. Some African countries are still plagued by poverty, poor sanitary conditions and limited resources, such as clean drinking water, food supply, electricity, and effective waste management systems. Underfunded healthcare systems, poor training and lack of awareness of policies and legislations on handling medical waste have led to increased improper handling of waste within hospitals, healthcare facilities and transportation and storage of medical waste. Some countries, including Ethiopia, Botswana, Nigeria and Algeria, do not have national guidelines in place to adhere to the correct disposal of such wastage. Incineration is often the favoured disposal method due to the rapid diminishment of up to 90% of waste, as well as production of heat for boilers or for energy production. This type of method – if not applying the right technologies – potentially creates hazardous risks of its own, such as harmful emissions and residuals. In this study, the sustainability aspects of medical waste management in Africa were reviewed to present resilient solutions for health and environment protection for the next generation in Africa. The findings of this research introduce policies, possible advices and solutions associated with sustainability and medical waste management that can support decision-makers in developing strategies for the sustainability by using the eco-friendly technologies for efficient medical waste treatment and disposal methods and also can serve as a link between the healthcare system, decision-makers, and stakeholders in developing health policies and programmes.

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Treatment of hospital radioactive liquid wastes from RIA (radioimmunoassay) by membrane technology

Cited by 27 publications

References 19 publications

Hospital waste management in developing countries: A mini review

Hospital waste management in developing countries: A mini review

Coupling of membrane filtration and advanced oxidation processes for removal of pharmaceutical residues: A critical review

Sustainable waste management of medical waste in African developing countries: A narrative review

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