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What else can Ionising Radiation be Used for?
X-Rays, smoke detectors, sterilizing medical supplies, destroying cancer, CAT scans of the body.
___ regulations require employers to release medical and exposure records to an employee or their designated representative?
Federal
How much radiation is an average person in the USA exposed to each year?
According to NCRP Report #93, "Ionizing Radiation Exposure of the Population of the United States" (1987) the average exposure is about 295 mRem of Natural Background Radiation and about 63 mRem from Manmade Radiation (medical + consumer products) . Most (about 67%) of the natural background radiation is from inhaling Radon gas.
How does radiation damage human tissue?
Radiation exposure occurs from medical equipment, ultraviolet radiation from the sun and small but steady radiation from cell phones, microwaves and electrical towers. It damages human tissue by leaving the cells unstable, which can lead to cancer.
What are OSHA regulations on keepering personnel records?
OSHA has no regulations on keeping personnel records. OSHA's requirements relate to records of exposure to hazardous agents, training records, and work-related medical records.
Which resource provides medical advice specialized training and on-site assistance for the treatment of all types of radiation exposure accidents?
Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS)
3 reasons person would get radiation sickness?
3 reasons people get exposed to radiation poisoning is: Accidental, intentional and without a person's knowledge - mysterious unknown source. The methods of exposure: medical, criminal actions, intentional murder by exposing a person to oral intake of it, inhalation or total body exposure to the radioactive source. Too much exposure to radiation can result in death therefore all businesses, military forces and other places rigorously guard against exposure or the poisoning by radiation.
What is ultrasound radiation?
At this time in medical research, no effects of radiation have been noted due to medical ultrasound. Biological effects have been seen, but these are almost exclusively caused purposely in labratories designed with the sole intent of testing these effects. The current equipment and regulations will not allow biological destruction of human tissue.
Which one of the following is NOT classified as initial care of medical casualties with moderate and severe radiation exposure?
Requires bone marrow transplant therapyequires bone marrow transplant therapy
What medical attention is required for Benzene exposure?
For Benzene exposure, the medical attention you would need is to go a hospital immediately. At the moment, there is no antidote for Benzene exposure.
Radiation sickness?
DefinitionRadiation sickness is illness and symptoms resulting from excessive exposure to radiation. Exposure may be accidental or intentional (as in radiation therapy).Alternative NamesRadiation poisoningConsiderationsThere are two basic types of radiation: ionizing and nonionizing.Nonionizing radiation comes in the form of light, radio waves, microwaves and radar. This kind of radiation usually does not cause tissue damage.Ionizing radiation is radiation that produces immediate chemical effects on human tissue . X-rays, gamma rays, and particle bombardment (neutron beam, electron beam, protons, mesons, and others) give off ionizing radiation. This type of radiation can be used for medical testing and treatment, industrial and manufacturing purposes, weapons and weapons development, and more.Radiation sickness results when humans (or other animals) are exposed to very large doses of ionizing radiation. Radiation exposure can occur as a single large exposure (acute), or a series of small exposures spread over time (chronic).Radiation sickness is generally associated with acute exposure and has a characteristic set of symptoms that appear in an orderly fashion. Chronic exposure is usually associated with delayed medical problems such as cancer and premature aging, which may happen over a long period of time.The risk of cancer depends on the dose and begins to build up even with very low doses. There is no "minimum threshhold."Exposure from x-rays or gamma rays is measured in units of roentgens. For example:Total body exposure of 100 roentgens (or 1 Gy) causes radiation sickness.Total body exposure of 400 roentgens (or 4 Gy) causes radiation sickness and death in half the individuals. Without medical treatment, nearly everyone who receives more than this amount of radiation will die within 30 days.100,000 rads causes almost immediate unconsciousness and death within an hourThe severity of symptoms and illness (acute radiation sickness) depends on the type and amount of radiation, how long you were exposed, and which part of the body was exposed. Symptoms of radiation sickness may occur immediately after exposure, or over the next few days, weeks, or months.Because it is difficult to determine the amount of radiation exposure from nuclear accidents, the best signs of the severity of the exposure are: the length of time between the exposure and the onset of symptoms, the severity of symptoms, and severity of changes in white blood cells. If a person vomits less than an hour after being exposed, that usually means the radiation dose received is very high and death may be expected.Children who receive radiation treatments or who are accidentally exposed to radiation will be treated based on their symptoms and their blood cell counts. Frequent blood studies are necessary and require a small puncture through the skin into a vein to obtain blood samples.CausesThe causes include:Accidental exposure to high doses of radiation such as a nuclear power plant accidentsExposure to excessive radiation for medical treatmentsSymptomsBleeding from the nose, mouth, gums, and rectumBloody stoolBruisingDehydrationDiarrheaFaintingFatigueHair lossInflammation of exposed areas (redness, tenderness, swelling, bleeding)Mouth ulcersNausea and vomitingOpen sores on the skinSkin burns (redness, blistering)Sloughing of skinUlcers in the esophagus, stomach or intestinesVomiting bloodWeaknessYour doctor will advise you how best to treat these symptoms. Medications may be prescribed to help reduce nausea, vomiting, and pain. Blood transfusions may be given for anemia . Antibiotics are used to prevent or fight infections.First AidOnly provide medical care if you have the appropriate protective gear to prevent contaminating yourself:Check the person's breathing and pulse.Start CPR, if necessary.Have the person's remove their clothing and place the items in a sealed container. This stops ongoing contamination.Vigorously wash body with soap and water.Dry the body and wrap with soft, clean blanket.Call for emergency medical help and take the person to nearest emergency medical facility.REPORT EXPOSURE TO EMERGENCY OFFICIALS.If symptoms occur during or after medical radiation treatments:Tell the health care provider or seek medical treatment.Handle affected areas gently.Treat symptoms or illnesses as recommended by the doctor.Do NotDO NOT remain in area where exposure occurred.DO NOT apply ointments to burned areas.DO NOT remain in contaminated clothing.DO NOT hesitate to seek emergency medical treatment.PreventionAvoid unnecessary exposure to radiation.Persons working in radiation hazard areas should wear badges to measure their exposure levels.Protective shields should always be placed over the parts of the body not being treated or studied during x-ray imaging tests or radiation therapy.
Which type of radiation can be used to sterilize medical equipment?
Ultraviolet radiation
