RADIATION PROTECTION BULLETIN ›› 2020, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (4-5): 48-51.

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Triage and Transfer of The Woundeds during On-site Medical Rescue of Nuclear Emergency

Zhao Fengling1, Liu Yulong2, Yang Jifeng1, Lv Yumin1   

  1. 1. Henan Institute of Occupational Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052;
    2. Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University,Suzhou,Jiangsu, 215004
  • Received:2020-08-25 Online:2020-10-20 Published:2021-01-15

Abstract: The casualties of nuclear radiation emergencies are complex, which may involve external exposure of radiation injuries, contamination with radionuclides and conventional injuries. Triage in nuclear radiation emergencies will be initially based on the severity of medical conditions using conventional triage systems and not on radioactive exposure or contamination. Primary attention will always be aimed at life threatening conditions. According to the classification standards of radiation injuries and conventional injuries, triage was classified by the four levels of the first priority treatment, the second priority treatment, the delayed treatment and final treatment. During the transfer, the changes of the wounded should be observed and avoiding contamination with radionuclides. The transfer records, materials of the wounded should be done well.

Key words: Nuclear emergency, On-site treatment, Triage, Transfer

CLC Number: 

  • TL73