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Review
. 2011 Jul 16;16(4):153-61.
doi: 10.1016/j.rpor.2011.06.004.

Prevention of future incidents and investigational lines

Miguel J Martín  1 , José Zapatero  1 , Mario López  2
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Review

Prevention of future incidents and investigational lines

Miguel J Martín et al. Rep Pract Oncol Radiother. .

Abstract

All radiation devices in use nowadays are subject to cause serious incidents and accidents, with potential risks in exposed population groups. These risks may have immediate or long term health implications. The detection of radioactive incidents is a procedure that should be systematized in economically developed societies. International organizations may provide support to other states in the event of a radioactive incident. Prevention, mitigation and treatment of the radiation effects are done by anticipating the moment of exposure and by establishing new efforts for investigation of radioprotective products. In this article we will analyze the causes of radiological incidents, the means to detect them, and the current preventive and therapeutic procedures available, with special emphasis on new biodosimetry methods for triage and investigational radioprotective drugs. Finally, we will explore the most efficient measures, for future prevention.

Keywords: Biodosimeter; Nuclear prevention; Radioactive accident; Radiological incident; Radioprotection.

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Strategic plan for radiation accidents.
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Networks of expert reference laboratory for dose assessment.
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Pharmacologic intervention.
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