Requirements of design and foundation of emergencies based on treatment protocols of nuclear injured

Document Type : Original Research

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  Aims. In this paper, some requirements of emergency sections for effective medical response to nuclear injuries have reported.   Methods. Six hospitals with considering some factors such as facilities, equipments and interesting for cooperation in this research selected. Then, by using multi-choice questionnaire and visitation, the potency of the emergency sections evaluated. Also, some valid papers and reports reviewed.   Results. From 80 participants in this research, 70% believed that the establishment of emergency section for nuclear injuries is necessary But, 76% stated that, such facilities and equipments are not prepared in their sections at present. Also, most of them (96%) believed that the cooperation of other organizations in nuclear accidents will increase their potency, vigorously. Foundation of special laboratory with biodosimetry section and special educational career for first responders, were other requirements which declared by participants and most of reliable references.   Conclusion. Preparation of some facilities and equipments such as, environmental and personal monitoring instruments, cooperation of some organizations such as fire-fighting, atomic energy and military forces and special educational career of treatment protocols along with practical maneuver, for first responders, can improve the readiness of emergency sections of hospitals to response effectively to nuclear injured.  

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