First Aid:
Only provide medical care if you have appropriate protective gear to prevent possible contamination:
- Check for adequate breathing and circulation.
- Start CPR if necessary.
- Remove clothing.
- Vigorously wash body with soap and water.
- Dry body and wrap with soft, clean blanket.
- Call for emergency medical assistance or transport to nearest emergency medical facility.
- REPORT EXPOSURE TO EMERGENCY OFFICIALS!
If symptoms occur during or after medical radiation treatments:
- Notify physician or seek medical treatment.
- Handle affected areas gently.
- Treat symptoms or illnesses as advised by physician.
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 minimize the potential danger -- radiation exposure is dangerous!
- DO NOT hesitate to seek emergency medical treatment.