| Radiation accident preparedness: a European approach to train physicians to manage mass radiation casualties. | |
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PMID: 20445401 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Mass casualties after radiation exposure pose an enormous logistical challenge for national health services worldwide. Successful medical treatment of radiation victims requires that a plan for medical radiation accident management be established, that the plan be tested in regular exercises, and that it be found to be effective in the management of actual victims of a radiological incident. These activities must be provided by a critical mass of clinicians who are knowledgeable in the diagnosis and management of radiation injury. Here, we describe efforts to provide education to physicians engaged in clinical transplantation. Following intensive discussion among European experts at the International Center for Advanced Studies in Health Sciences and Services, University of Ulm, Germany, an advanced training program on "radiation syndromes" was developed for physicians with experience in the management of patients with pancytopenia and multi-organ failure occurring in a transplant setting. The first European advanced training course using this educational tool took place at Oberschleissheim, Germany, on 28-30 November 2007. Small group discussions and practical exercises were employed to teach general principles and unique features of whole body radiation exposure. Topics included the biological effects of contamination, incorporation of radionuclides, clinical consequences of exposure to radiation, and approaches to medical management. Recommendations resulting from this initial educational experience include (1) provision of funding for attending, conducting and updating the curriculum, and (2) development of an educational program that is harmonized among European and non-European experts in medical management of mass casualties from a radionuclear incident. |
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Authors:
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Mark E Hotz; Theodor M Fliedner; Viktor Meineke |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Health physics Volume: 98 ISSN: 1538-5159 ISO Abbreviation: Health Phys Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-06 Completed Date: 2010-05-20 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985093R Medline TA: Health Phys Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 894-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology affiliated to the University of Ulm, Munich, Germany. |
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Curriculum Disaster Planning / organization & administration* Emergency Medical Services / organization & administration* Europe Humans Mass Casualty Incidents / prevention & control* Organ Transplantation Physicians Practice Guidelines as Topic Program Development Radiation Injuries / therapy* Radioactive Hazard Release* |
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