The American College of Radiology (ACR) has teamed up with the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) to release a primer on how to prepare for a radiological terrorist attack.
Entitled “Disaster Preparedness for Radiology Professionals: Response to Radiological Terrorism,”
the primer is aimed at helping medical professionals and emergency personnel better manage an emergency situation resulting from a radiological disaster or terrorist attack. It serves as a quick reference in the event of a radiological event and offers guidance on proper preparation, as well as directives on handling contaminated people and the consequences of radiation exposure, according to the Reston, VA-based ACR.
The primer also includes information on radiological findings related to agents that could be used in a
biological or chemical attack. To download, visit the ACR’s Web site.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
March 23, 2004
The primer can be found at
http://www.acr.org/dyna/?doc=departments/educ/disaster_prep/dp_primer.html