Logistical Issues for Medical Response
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Logistical Issues for Medical Response
Receipt & Distribution of Radiological Assets
Leticia A. Mathis CEO/ConsultantMarch 23, 2011
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Objectives
–Where radiation exposure emanates– Locations of nuclear plants – Possibilities for sudden radiation exposure– Logistical issues of receiving and distributing
assets
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Radiation exposure can come from:– A nuclear power plant accident– An atomic bomb explosion– An accidental release from a medical or industrial
device– Nuclear weapons testing– An intentional release of radioactive material
as an act of terrorism
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• A nuclear power plant accident:
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Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (2011)
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NRC REGIONS
Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (2010)
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New Nuclear Reactor Plants
Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (2011)
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Intentional release of radioactive material: – Contamination of food or water – Spreading radioactive material into the
environment• Dirty bombs• Wind currents
– Bombing or destroying a nuclear reactor– Railway/Highway spill– Exploding a nuclear weapon
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Public health response issues:
– Limited availability of medications• Potassium Iodide (KI)• Prussian Blue• Diethylene Triamine Pentaacetate (DTPA)• Neupogen
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Logistical Issues:– Delivery
• Time is of the essence
– Transportation• Public safety vehicles• Courier
– Locations• Hospitals• Homes• Community Reception Centers
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Delivery issues:
– Progressive radiation exposure
vs
– Sudden radiation exposure
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• Transportation issues:
– If transported by the State:–Public safety vehicles–Custom Critical Care Couriers»UPS»FedEX
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Location issues:
– Hospitals– Community Reception Centers
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For planning assistance please contact:
Leticia A. Mathis, CEO 404-821-9864 [email protected]
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