Analysis of performed rescue operations during previous nuclear and radiation accidents highlights several problems impacting the quality of emergency response: unsatisfactory preparation of the population and the medical profession for action in extreme circumstances; presence, along with pure radiation damage, of varied spectrum of psychological side effects. According to the authors, in order to reduce the health risk for the affected people, preliminary preparation and training is required. This publication presents a training concept, together with related levels and means of realization.
BT - Information & Security: An International Journal DA - 2009 DO - http://dx.doi.org/10.11610/isij.2410 LA - eng N2 -Analysis of performed rescue operations during previous nuclear and radiation accidents highlights several problems impacting the quality of emergency response: unsatisfactory preparation of the population and the medical profession for action in extreme circumstances; presence, along with pure radiation damage, of varied spectrum of psychological side effects. According to the authors, in order to reduce the health risk for the affected people, preliminary preparation and training is required. This publication presents a training concept, together with related levels and means of realization.
PY - 2009 SP - 107 EP - 114 T2 - Information & Security: An International Journal TI - Preparation of the Population and the Healthcare System for Action in Cases of Radiation Accidents and Nuclear Terrorism VL - 24 ER -