RITN-Wake Forest Baptist Health Exercise 2015

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• Ken Bishop

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This video discusses a simulated scenario involving a radiological dispersal device ("dirty bomb") explosion during a sports event in Central Florida. It outlines the response protocols of various federal agencies, hospitals, and emergency services. Partnerships like the Healthcare Preparedness Program, Radiation Injury Treatment Network (RITN) and National Disaster Medical System are highlighted. The response involves patient reception, decontamination, medical treatment, and potential bone marrow transplants for radiation-exposed individuals. The exercise emphasized planning, staff training, and coordination among different entities to ensure effective disaster response and patient care.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Bone Marrow Transplantation; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medicine; Emergency Treatment; Radiation Exposure; Radiation Injuries; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: Radiation Injury Treatment Network (RITN)

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