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Potential radiation exposure in military operations : protecting the soldier before, during, and after /

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Battlefield Radiation Exposure Criteria
Other Authors: Mettler, Fred A., 1945-, Thaul, Susan, O'Maonaigh, Heather
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, [1999]
Series:Compass series (Washington, D.C.)
Subjects:
Radiation Protection.
Military Personnel.
Nuclear Warfare.
Radiation Dosage.
Radiation Injuries > prevention & control.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Fundamentals of radiation safety and protection
  • Standard practices in occupational radiation protection
  • Current paradigms for radiation protection in the U.S. Army
  • Army radiation protection and safety programs in light of civilian standard practices and recommendations for improvement
  • Decisionmaking by commanders
  • Follow-up of persons with known or suspected exposure to ionizing radiation
  • Recommendations