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  • Radiation Emergency Readiness Among US Medical Toxicologists: A Survey

  • Brian P. Murray, Eungjae Kim, Samuel A. Ralston, Tim P. Moran, Carol Iddins, Ziad Kazzi
  • Journal:
    Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness / Volume 15 / Issue 3 / June 2021
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    20 January 2020, pp. 292-297
  • Introduction:

    Large scale radiologic and nuclear disasters are rare; however, recent events such as the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor emergency in Japan and current global political tensions have highlighted the need for health-care providers with expertise in managing radiation injuries. Medical Toxicologists have the ability to collaborate with other specialists in filling this critical role.

    Methods:

    We conducted a cross-sectional survey to assess the attitudes, experiences, and knowledge of medical toxicologists through the assistance of the American College of Medical Toxicology.

    Results:

    The survey was completed by 114 medical toxicologists during the enrollment period. Medical toxicologists who had a willingness to participate in radiologic or nuclear emergencies or who had taken care of patients contaminated with radioactive material were more likely to perform well on the knowledge assessment.

    Conclusion:

    We identified that there is a group of medical toxicologists who have the willingness, experience, and knowledge to help manage patients in the event of a radiologic or nuclear emergency.