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Chapter 4: Chemical & Radiation Event, Nuclear Emergencies, People…
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Nuclear Emergencies
Definition
When an IND explodes, it gives off four types of energy:
a blast wave,
intense light, heat, and radiation.
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Nuclear explosions produce fallout (radioactive materials that can be carried long distances by the wind).
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Example of IND accidents:
The bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, at the end of World War II
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Chemical Emergencies
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In general, the adverse health outcomes to toxic chemical exposure may be:
Effects on mental health arising from real or perceived releases, which depend on the psychosocial stress associated with an incident.
Effects that are systemic or affect organ systems remote from the site of absorption, such as depression of the central nervous system from inhalation of solvents, or necrosis of the liver from the inhalation of carbon tetrachloride.
Effects that are local or arise at the site of contact with the chemical, such as bronchoconstriction from respiratory irritants, or irritation of the skin and eyes by gases, liquids and solids.
Such events or occurrences include fires, explosions, leakages or releases of toxic substances that can cause illness, injury, disability or death, often for a large number of people.
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