An explosion has occurred at a nearby chemical plant and your emergency department is the nearest healthcare facility. Are you ready to handle this major incident?
An explosion has occurred at a nearby chemical plant and your emergency department is the nearest healthcare facility. Are you ready to handle this major incident?
This session provides an overview of the basic science of ionising radiation exposure for the ED physician as well as an approach to the investigation, treatment and management of a patient exposed to radiation.
Radiation can be subdivided into two categories – ionizing and non-ionizing, both of which have an effect on human tissue
Chemical incidents usually happen following leaks, explosions or fires in industrial settings