The Radiological Accident In Cochabamba

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : IAEA
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015060547885

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The Radiological Accident in Cochabamba by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

In April 2002 an accident involving an industrial radiography source containing Ir-192 occurred in Cochabamba, Bolivia, some 500 km from the capital, La Paz. The source, in a remote exposure container, remained exposed within a guide tube, although this was not known at the time. The container, the guide tube and other equipment were transported from Cochabamba to La Paz as cargo on a passenger bus. This bus had a full load of passengers for most of the eight hour journey. The equipment was subsequently collected by employees of the company concerned and transferred by taxi to the company's shielded facility. This publication gives an account of the event, the doses received and the medical assessment. It also presents information relevant to national authorities and regulatory organizations, emergency planners and a broad range of specialists, including physicists, radiation protection officers and medical specialists. It is hoped that dissemination of the information contained in the report will help reduce the likelihood of similar accidents occurring or, if they do occur, help mitigate their consequences

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9201018177

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The Radiological Accident in Chilca by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

Under the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency, the Peruvian authorities requested assistance from the IAEA in relation to the radiological accident that occurred during non-destructive testing using a nuclear radioactive source in the district of Chilca, Peru, in 2012. This assistance related to dose assessment and medical management of those involved in the accident was provided during 2012 and 2013. The report gives a detailed account and analysis of the event, as well as, the actions taken in order to assist organizations responsible for radiation protection, source safety and emergency preparedness and response in identifying lessons to be learned that may help to prevent similar accidents.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015050727711

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The Radiological Accident in Istanbul by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

A serious radiological accident occurred in Istanbul, Turkey, in December 1998 and January 1999 when two packages used to transport 60Co teletherapy sources were sold as scrap metal. This report gives an account of the circumstances which led to the accident and the medical aspects, and the lessons learned.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015028921149

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The Radiological Accident in Soreq by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

On 21 June 1990 a fatal radiological accident occurred at an industrial irradiation facility at Soreq, Israel. An operator entered the irradiation room by circumventing safety systems and was acutely exposed, with an estimated whole body dose of 10-20 Gy. The accident, like earlier accidents at similar irradiators, was the consequence of the contravention of operating procedures. An IAEA review team investigated the causes of the accident. This report presents its findings and recommendations and describes the clinical management of the patient, particularly of the haematological phase. The medical treatment included the use of emerging therapies with haematopoietic growth factor drugs which may rescue the overexposed patient, albeit in this case only temporarily. The report is intended for regulatory authorities responsible for the regulation and inspection of irradiators, operating organizations and physicians who may need to treat overexposed patients.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015050727729

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The Radiological Accident in Lilo by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

The radiological accident described in this report took place in Lilo, Georgia, when sealed radiation sources were abandoned by a previous owner at a site without following established regulatory safety procedures. As a consequence, 11 individuals at the site were exposed for a long period of time to high doses of radiation which resulted inter alia in severe radiation induced skin injuries. The present report, which is co-sponsored by the World Health Organization, provides information on the medical management of radiation induced skin injuries as well as a comprehensive report on the circumstances and details of the accident and the lessons to be learned.

Author : Jaime Marcelo Altcheh,Hector Freilij
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030000547

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Chagas Disease by Jaime Marcelo Altcheh,Hector Freilij Pdf

Chagas disease is a potentially life threatening condition that was historically mainly endemic to Latin America. Over the last decade, however, the disease has spread to and is increasingly prevalent in other continents such as North America and Europe, with an estimated 7 million people infected worldwide. It is primarily transmitted by insect vectors that carry the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, the disease agent. In areas where there is vector control and in non-endemic countries, it is mainly transmitted via congenital infection. Cardiac and gastrointestinal complications are common in untreated individuals. This book offers a comprehensive overview of Chagas disease, including its vectorial and congenital transmission, and molecular diagnosis, which is essential for screening, and developing and providing timely, effective anti-trypanosomal treatment. Written by experts working with infected patients on a daily basis, it discusses the pathogenesis of congenital, cardiac, gastrointestinal and oral Chagas disease, as well as its treatment and the pharmacological aspects of drug development in this area. Chapter "Chagas Disease Treatment Efficacy Biomarkers: Myths and Realities" is available open access under a via link.springer.com.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Bernan Assoc
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9201013965

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The Radiological Accident at the Irradiation Facility in Nesvizh by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015056190047

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The Radiological Accident in Gilan by Anonim Pdf

On 24 July 1996 a serious accident occurred at the Gilan combined cycle fossil fuel power plant in the Islamic Republic of Iran. This report gives a detailed account of the medical aspects of the accident and the lessons learned.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015055839990

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The Radiological Accident in Samut Prakarn by Anonim Pdf

In late January and February 2000 a radiological accident occurred in Samut Prakarn, Thailand, when a disused Co-60 teletherapy head was partially dismantled, taken from an unsecured storage location and sold as scrap metal. This report gives an account of the circumstances which led to the accident, the medical aspects and the lessons learned.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015053763887

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The Criticality Accident in Sarov by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

On 17 June 1997 a physicist working as a senior technician at the Nuclear Centre, Sarov, in the Russian Federation, was severely exposed as a result of a criticality accident with an assembly of highly enriched uranium. This is the first report that the IAEA has published on a criticality accident.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015013476463

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The Radiological Accident in Goiânia by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

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.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : IAEA
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015058716211

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Accidental Overexposure of Radiotherapy Patients in Białystok by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

In February 2001, an accident occurred in the Bialystok Oncology Centre in Poland, which caused five patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment to be given significantly higher does than intended. This report reviews this accidental medical overexposure, the subsequent dose assessment and the clinical consequences to the patients. It also discusses the lessons learned and provides recommendations for preventing similar events from occurring.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Cesium
ISBN : UOM:39015042769375

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The Radiological Accident in Tammiku by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

In October 1994 three members of the public entered the radioactive waste repository at Tammiku, Estonia, without authorization and removed a metal container enclosing a radiation source, which one of them placed in his pocket. This action resulted in the death of one person and injury to a number of others. The purpose of this report is to provide information so that similar accidents can be avoided in the future.

Author : Kenneth D. Weiss
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1997-08-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : PSU:000048595902

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Building an Import/Export Business by Kenneth D. Weiss Pdf

Do you dream of traveling to exotic places to buy or sell your lines of merchandise? Building an Import/Export Business shows you how to start your own business, from researching a raw idea to a successful launch to ongoing, profitable business operations. Author Kenneth Weiss objectively and accurately describes the difficulties and rewards of this kind of business.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015043220915

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The Radiological Accident in the Reprocessing Plant at Tomsk by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

On 6 April 1993 a major radiological accident occurred at a plutonium extraction facility at a location then known as Tomsk-7, Russian Federation. The accident blew the concrete cover off the reaction vessel and led to widespread contamination of the site and the surrounding area up to a distance of 28 km. The report describes the events leading up to the accident and the radiological consequences. It provides a detailed description of the decontamination and recovery operations and gives an analysis of their effectiveness.