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The medical and radiation protection services branch (see Figure A13-VIII) directs and coordinates<br />

the medical assessment and treatment of radiation induced and other injuries. This group<br />

is also responsible for monitoring and controlling the radiation doses received by members of the<br />

response organization.<br />

Medical and Radiation<br />

Protection Services<br />

Branch<br />

Field operation<br />

group<br />

Medical support group(1)<br />

Radiation protection<br />

support group<br />

Emergency medical<br />

response team<br />

Medical transport team<br />

Triage team<br />

Hospital emergency<br />

department response<br />

team<br />

Specialised medical<br />

team<br />

Bioassay team (1)<br />

Radiopathlogy team (1)<br />

Biodosimetry team (1)<br />

Decontamination team<br />

(1)<br />

Referral hospital (2)<br />

Dosimetry team<br />

Fig. Notes:<br />

(1) see Appendix 15<br />

(2) Could be obtained through <strong>IAEA</strong>/WHO<br />

FIG. A13-VIII. Medical and radiation protection services branch in a large radiation emergency.<br />

Logistics section<br />

The logistics section is responsible for providing facilities, services and materials needed by the<br />

responders. This section takes on great significance in long term or extended operations. It is<br />

important to note that the logistics section’s functions are geared to support the incident responders.<br />

Figure A13-IX shows an example of the Logistics Section organization for a complex (major)<br />

radiation emergency.<br />

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