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Local Dose Coefficients for Radionuclide Contamination in Wounds.

Natasha Galipeau¹, Stephen L Sugarman², Edward Waller³

¹Department of Energy and Nuclear Engineering, Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe Stree North, Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 0C5.

|June 9, 2023

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This study developed local dose coefficients for radionuclide-contaminated wounds to assess internal contamination risks. Highly retained radionuclides in wounds pose a greater local dose concern, aiding emergency response decisions.

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Medical Physics
Radiation Protection
Toxicology

Background:

Radiation accidents can cause internal contamination via wounds.
Standard dosimetry may underestimate local dose from retained radioactive material in wounds.
Effective emergency response requires accurate local dose assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

To generate local dose coefficients for radionuclide-contaminated wounds.
To supplement existing committed effective dose coefficients.
To establish activity limits for clinically significant local doses.

Main Methods:

Developed wound models for various injury types (injections, lacerations, abrasions, burns).
Utilized MCNP radiation transport code for dose simulations.
Incorporated biokinetic models to simulate radionuclide removal from wound sites.

Main Results:

Simulated doses for 38 different radionuclides.
Identified that poor radionuclide retention minimizes local dose concern.
Highly retained radionuclides necessitate further medical and health physics evaluation.

Conclusions:

Local dose coefficients are crucial for assessing radionuclide-contaminated wounds.
The research provides tools for emergency responders to guide treatment decisions.
Accurate local dosimetry is essential for managing internal contamination scenarios.