Implications of the Evacuation of Hospitalized Patients in a Nuclear Emergency

• 2023

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• Hiroshi Yasuda
PMID: 37554727DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1217118

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This article describes the challenges of evacuating hospital patients during a nuclear emergency, like the Fukushima accident. It highlights that many patients died due to interrupted medical care rather than radiation exposure. The focus should be on individual health needs rather than just distance from danger zones. It suggests balancing radiological risks with evacuation-induced health risks and emphasizes careful planning for vulnerable people to ensure their safety and well-being during such emergencies. The report aims to encourage discussions among stakeholders for better protection strategies in future nuclear incidents.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Radiation Exposure; Hospitals; Nuclear Energy; Radiation Injuries; Risk Assessment; Patient Safety

Institutions: Hiroshima University

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