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(i) internal exposure to the whole body leading to clinical signs and symptoms of
acute radiation syndrome; (ii) external contamination; (iii) internal contamination,
(iv) local radiation injuries, and (v) combined injuries (radiation plus conventional
trauma);
(3) if continued care of the casualties in the requesting State is not feasible, to
recommend to authorities to co-ordinate their transfer to a specialized centre outside
the State, taking into consideration the potential impact on their psychological
status 138 ; and
(4) to provide advice and recommend actions, if necessary, for decontamination and
prevention of further radiation exposures of the population; to provide advice on
public health actions.
BIT: Bioassay Team
(1) to identify and determine levels of specific radionuclides using in-vivo bioassay
techniques (whole body and organ counting and external counting at wound sites);
(2) to identify and determine levels of specific radionuclides in body excreta and in other
biological materials such as nasal swabs, hair, blood;
(3) to interpret the data in terms of committed effective dose, using appropriate models
endorsed by the IAEA or the ICRP; and
(4) to interpret data during decorporation treatment, evaluate its efficiency, assess committed
doses taking treatment into consideration.
RPT: Radiopathology Team
(1) to obtain the appropriate tissue samples through biopsy or autopsy procedures;
(2) to prepare samples for histopathological analysis; and
(3) to conduct the evaluation of the samples.
BDT: Biodosimetry Team
(1) to obtain the appropriate samples;
(2) to prepare samples; and
(3) to conduct the analysis and evaluation.
EST: Emergency Sampling Team
(1) to perform air sampling;
(2) to perform sampling of potentially contaminated soil, food, feed, water, etc.; and
(3) to conduct measurements of gamma dose rates.
DET: Decontamination Team
(1) to perform personal and equipment decontamination; and
(2) to conduct personal and equipment contamination monitoring.
PST: In-Plant Survey Team
(1) to conduct measurements of radiation levels inside the facility; and
(2) to identify contamination hazards inside the facility.
LAB: Laboratory Facility – Team (local, regional or national)
(1) to receive and prepare samples;
(2) to identify specific radionuclides in samples; and
(3) to measure radionuclide concentrations in samples.
138 A patient’s written informed consent is required prior to transfer to another State.
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