Figure 6.

The respondents indicated what type of patient decontamination they perceive is needed when a patient is contaminated with radiological particles. Specifically, they were asked, “A patient arrives with a trauma emergency and burn injury following a nuclear detonation. Before beginning care what type of decontamination is needed (must be done)?” The most commonly accepted protocol based on radiological experience indicates that simple removing and containing clothing would be the most appropriate.