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Revised requirements for radiation emergency bioassay techniques for the public and first responders.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22134082     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This technical note reports the required sensitivities for bioassay techniques derived from a 0.1 Sv effective dose incurred in the first year following an emergency (recommended by ICRP) and those derived from a 0.25 Sv committed effective dose (recommended by NCRP) as dose thresholds for possible medical attention. During a large-scale radiological or nuclear emergency, the dose threshold chosen for medical attention may be raised, as available resources may be insufficient for conducting a sensitive contamination assessment and medical treatment of a large population exposed to radioactive contamination.
Authors:
Chunsheng Li; Gary H Kramer
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Health physics     Volume:  102     ISSN:  1538-5159     ISO Abbreviation:  Health Phys     Publication Date:  2012 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-12-02     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2985093R     Medline TA:  Health Phys     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  83-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
* Radiation Protection Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1A 1C1.
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