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Decision making for late-phase recovery from major nuclear or radiological incidents : recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2014.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xix, 488 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Ebrary books
NCRP report ; no. 175
Subjects
Radiation Injuries - prevention & control
Radioactive Hazard Release
Decision Making
Disaster Planning - methods
Radiation Protection - methods
Radioactive Fallout
Guideline
United States
ISBN
9780983545057
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Dietary guidelines for Americans 2015-2020

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2015. 8th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Corporate Author
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Edition
8th ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Publication Date
2015
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Feeding behavior
Diet - standards
Diet, Healthy
Nutrition
Nutrition Policy
Nutritional Requirements
Food
United States
Guideline
ISBN
0160932513
9780160932519
9780160934674
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Radiation safety aspects of nanotechnology : recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; 1. Executive Summary -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Scope -- 1.3 Conclusions and Recommendations -- 1.3.1 General -- 1.3.2 Operational Health Physics -- 1.3.3 Internal Dosimetry -- 1.3.4 Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Background -- 2.2 Purpose -- 3. Types and Sources of Nanomateria…
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Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
1 online resource
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
NCRP report 176
Subjects
Nanoparticles
Radiation Exposure - adverse effects
Radiation Protection - methods
Radiometry
Safety Management - methods
Nanotechnology - standards
United States
Guideline
Abstract
Table of Contents:
1. Executive Summary -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Scope -- 1.3 Conclusions and Recommendations -- 1.3.1 General -- 1.3.2 Operational Health Physics -- 1.3.3 Internal Dosimetry -- 1.3.4 Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Background -- 2.2 Purpose -- 3. Types and Sources of Nanomaterials Including Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Naturally Occurring and Incidentally Produced Nanomaterials -- 3.3 Radiation-Induced Synthesis of Nanomaterials -- 3.4 Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 3.4.1 Naturally Occurring Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 3.4.2 Incidentally Produced Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 3.4.3 Radiolabeled Nanomaterials -- 4. Physicochemical Concerns for Exposure to Nanoparticles -- 4.1 Nanoparticle Physicochemical Properties -- 4.1.1 Deposition Within the Respiratory Tract -- 4.1.2 Translocation Across Organ Membranes -- 4.1.3 Surface Area and Reactivity in Biological Systems -- 4.1.4 Particle Shape -- 4.1.5 Particle Agglomeration -- 4.1.6 Material Dispersibility -- 4.1.7 Material Surface Charge -- 4.2 Nanoparticle Exposure Experiences Involving Humans -- 4.2.1 Magic Nano Event -- 4.2.2 Event in China -- 4.2.3 Nickel Sensitization Case -- 4.2.4 Polymer and Metal Fume Experience -- 4.3 Guidance on Managing Physicochemical Concerns for Exposure to Nanoparticles -- 5. Operational Health Physics in a Nanotechnology Environment -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.1.1 Attention to the Physicochemical Toxicity of Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 5.1.2 Changes that May be Needed for Internal Dosimetry -- 5.1.3 Changes that May be Needed for Dispersion of Airborne Particles -- 5.1.4 Summary of Radiation Program Elements Applicable to Working with Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 5.2 Hierarchy of Exposure Controls for Facility and Process Design -- 5.2.1 Elimination and Substitution -- 5.2.2 Engineered Controls
5.2.3 Administrative Controls -- 5.2.4 Personal Protective Equipment -- 5.3 Use of Radioactive Nanomaterials in Medical Settings -- 5.4 Management and Disposal of Radioactive Nanomaterial Waste -- 5.5 Control of Public Exposure -- 5.6 Emergency Response -- 5.7 Incident Investigation -- 5.8 Effective Risk Communication -- 6. Nanoparticle Issues for Internal Radiation Dosimetry -- 6.1 Framework for Considering Radioactive Nanoparticle Internal Dosimetry -- 6.2 General Approach to Biokinetic Modeling for Intakes of Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3 Radiation Dosimetry of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3.1 Deposition of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3.2 Clearance of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3.3 Respiratory Tract Dosimetry for Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.4 Radiation Dosimetry of Ingested Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.5 Radiation Dosimetry of Radioactive Nanoparticles for Intact Skin -- 6.6 Radiation Dosimetry of Radioactive Nanoparticles in Wounds -- 6.7 Biokinetics of Nanoparticles that Affect Internal Dosimetry -- 6.7.1 Regional Deposition of Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.7.2 Biokinetic Characteristics of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.7.3 Biokinetics Example: Monomeric and Polymeric Plutonium -- 7. Dose Assessment and Medical Management for Individuals Exposed to Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 7.1 Approaches for Dose Assessment -- 7.2 Occupational Exposure and Dose Assessment Scenario: Plutonium Processing Facility -- 7.3 Impact of Radioactive Nanoparticles on Dose Assessment -- 7.4 Impact of Radioactive Nanoparticles on Medical Management Decisions -- 8. Conclusions and Recommendations -- 8.1 Hazard and Exposure Assessment -- 8.1.1 Conclusions -- 8.1.2 Recommendations -- 8.2 Operational Health Physics -- 8.2.1 Conclusions -- 8.2.2 Recommendations -- 8.3 Nanoparticle Issues for Radiation Dosimetry
8.3.1 Conclusions -- 8.3.2 Recommendations -- 8.4 Dose Assessment and Medical Management -- 8.4.1 Conclusions -- 8.4.2 Recommendations -- Appendix A. Radiolabeled Nanoparticles -- A.1 Use of Radionuclides to Characterize and Quantitate Nanoparticle Contents -- A.2 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Biokinetic and Toxicologic Investigations -- A.3 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Diagnostic Medicine -- A.4 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Medical Imaging -- A.5 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Therapeutic Medicine -- A.6 Use of Radiation-Induced Emissions and Hyperthermal Effects from Nanoparticles in Therapeutic Medicine -- Appendix B. Biokinetic Models -- B.1 Fate of Nanoparticles in the Lungs -- B.2 Particle Clearance and Translocation Pathways -- B.3 Exposure and Biokinetics of Ingested Nanoparticles -- B.4 Human and Animal Studies Using Radioactive Nanoparticles -- Appendix C. Key Concepts for Understanding Nanoparticle Aerosol Properties and Behaviors -- C.1 Introduction -- C.2 A Range of Mechanisms Influence Particle Motion and Collection -- C.3 Behavior of Airborne Nanoparticles is Dominated by Brownian Diffusion -- C.4 Particle Volume Equivalent Diameter, Thermodynamic Diameter, and Aerodynamic Equivalent Diameter are Related -- C.5 Particle Size Distributions are Frequently Lognormal -- C.6 Nanoparticles Dominate the Count Distribution -- C.7 Nanoparticles Exist to Some Extent in the Majority of Occupational Aerosols -- C.8 Smaller Particles have a Greater Fraction of Their Atoms at the Particle Surface -- C.9 Number Concentrations of Concern Depend on the Material of Concern -- C.10 Realistic Airborne Particle Number Concentrations can be Limited by Coagulation -- C.11 Smaller Particles are More Difficult to Dislodge from Surfaces than Larger Particles -- Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols -- Glossary -- References -- Scientific Committee and Staff
The NCRP -- Officers -- Members -- Distinguished Emeritus Members -- Lauriston S. Taylor Lectures -- Warren K. Sinclair Keynote Addresses -- Thomas S. Tenforde Topical Lectures -- NCRP Publications -- NCRP Reports -- NCRP Commentaries -- Proceedings of the Annual Meeting -- Lauriston S. Taylor Lectures -- Warren K. Sinclair Keynote Addresses -- Thomas S. Tenforde Topical Lectures -- Symposium Proceedings -- NCRP Statements -- Other Documents
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Title page: March 2, 2017
ISBN
9780913392041
9780913392027
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Scope and standards of practice for professional ambulatory care nursing

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American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing. Pitman, NJ: American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing , 2017. 9th ed.
Audience
Professional
"The Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional Ambulatory Care Nursing promotes effective clinical and administrative management of increasingly complex ambulatory care RN roles and responsibilities in a changing health care environment. The 9th Edition contains significant revisions from pr…
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Alternate Title
Scope & standards of practice for professional ambulatory care nursing / AAACN
Corporate Author
American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing
Edition
9th ed.
Place of Publication
Pitman, NJ
Publisher
American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing
Publication Date
2017
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Ambulatory Care - standards
Nursing Care - standards
Clinical Competence - standards
United States
Guideline
Abstract
"The Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional Ambulatory Care Nursing promotes effective clinical and administrative management of increasingly complex ambulatory care RN roles and responsibilities in a changing health care environment. The 9th Edition contains significant revisions from previous versions, including an updated Scope of Practice statement, as well as updates for the 16 standards of professional ambulatory care nursing practice. The scope of practice statement addresses the definition and unique characteristics of ambulatory care nursing, the conceptual framework, its history over the past 30 years, the diverse types of ambulatory care settings, the roles of ambulatory care RNs, the trends and issues in ambulatory care and future directions. The standards specify the competencies needed for professional clinical and administrative practice. The first six standards address the six phases of the nursing process; the last ten standards address Professional Performance. Each standard contains three sections: 1. A statement of the standard addressed. 2. Measurement criteria that may be used for demonstrating competency for meeting the standard. 3. Additional standard statements and measurement criteria for nurseexecutives, administrators, and managers. These changes offer clarification and specificity for the distinct domains of clinical and administrative nursing practice in ambulatory care settings. Use this resource to guide ambulatory care nursing role descriptions and competencies; improve or create policies, procedures, and standards; train and orient staff; create clinical, telehealth, and administrative job descriptions; stimulate participation in research and evidence-based practice; guide ethical practice and patient advocacy; and guide performance improvement initiatives in clinical and organizational environments."--Publisher?s description.
ISBN
9781940325361
1940325366
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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