First Aid:
Only provide medical care if you have the appropriate protective gear to prevent contaminating yourself:
- Check the person's breathing and pulse.
- Start CPR, if necessary.
- Have the person's remove their clothing and place the items in a sealed container. This stops ongoing contamination.
- Vigorously wash body with soap and water.
- Dry the body and wrap with soft, clean blanket.
- Call for emergency medical help and take the person to nearest emergency medical facility.
- REPORT EXPOSURE TO EMERGENCY OFFICIALS.
If symptoms occur during or after medical radiation treatments:
- Tell the health care provider or seek medical treatment.
- Handle affected areas gently.
- Treat symptoms or illnesses as recommended by the doctor.
Do Not:
- DO NOT remain in area where exposure occurred.
- DO NOT apply ointments to burned areas.
- DO NOT remain in contaminated clothing.
- DO NOT hesitate to seek emergency medical treatment.