Radiation Emergencies: Video: Screening People for External Contamination: How to Use Hand-held Radiation Survey Equipment

• 2018

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The video from the CDC teaches how to use handheld radiation survey equipment to check for radioactive contamination on people. It describes using Geiger-Muller detectors, which are easy and reliable but need careful handling. The video explains checking batteries, taking background readings, and using the equipment safely during emergencies. It also covers different types of detectors like alpha scintillators and ion chambers for specific uses. The importance of understanding radiation exposure versus contamination is highlighted, along with steps to reduce exposure or remove contamination if it occurs.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Equipment and Supplies; Radiation Exposure; Radiation Monitoring; Radiation Protection; Radiometry; Radiation; Emergency Responders

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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