You obtain swab samples of all wounds as well as eyes, nose, mouth and ears. The samples are labeled and placed back in the decontamination kit. Later, the entire kit will be transported to a lab facility for analysis of contaminants.
The wounds are washed with a mild cleansing solution, dried and resurveyed. Contamination is easily removed after three washings. The wounds are dressed appropriately and the burn unit notifies you that the patients bed is ready.
The radiation technologist performs a total body survey of the patient. No additional areas of contamination are found. A white sheet of herculite is rolled into the room followed by a clean gourney. New emergency room staff also enter on the white herculite and help move the patient to the clean gourney. After checking the wheels of the cart and the hands and feet of the transporting hospital staff, the patient is transferred to the burn unit.
The staff now exit from the REA one by one after removing their protective clothing. Before leaving the REA, a total body survey is performed and the dosimetry is collected and logged. The staff leaves without difficulty. There is no evidence of contamination. The radiation safety officer and the radiation technologist from the plant proceed to clean the room with the assistance of housekeeping staff. Within the hour, the room is cleared for use by other patients.
Analysis of the samples demonstrate small amounts of cobalt and manganeese which are primarily excreted through the GI tract. Small amounts were also noted in the urine. Calculations based on samples determine that the amount of contamination in the patient still falls well below the maximum permissable body burden for all isotopes identified.
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