The Radiological Accident in Goiânia

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  • The Radiological Accident in Goiânia Book Detail

  • Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
  • Release Date : 1988
  • Publisher :
  • Genre : Business & Economics
  • Pages : 174
  • ISBN 13 :
  • File Size : 87,87 MB
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The Radiological Accident in Goiânia by International Atomic Energy Agency PDF Summary

Book Description: The Government and authorities in Brazil were faced with a tragic accident in Goiânia resulting from the misuse of a strongly radioactive medical teletherapy source not under radiation protection surveillance. The present report is divided into four parts: a chronology of destruction of the source, discovery of the accident and initial response; a description of the human consequences and the dosimetry and treatment of seriously exposed and contaminated persons; an account of the assessment of the environmental contamination and the remedial actions taken; and observations and recommendations. Appendices and annexes give an assessment of the effectiveness of international co-operation in the emergency response, and provide further information on: public communications; radiological survey equipment; guidelines for the discharge of patients; radiological protection; chemical decontamination; and the lessons learned.

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