ArticleCureus2022
Utilization of a Fluorescent Marker in a Simulated Biological Fluid Spill Drill Within a Position Emission Tomography Center.
Article in Cureus, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
The management of uncontained spillage of radioactive material in nuclear medicine healthcare facilities is documented in their standard operating procedures (SOPs). These are supplemented by periodic training drills for staff to practice the appropriate responses and decontamination techniques. We report on the use of Glo Germ (GloGerm Co., Moab, UT, USA), a commercially available abiotic powder that fluoresces under black light, as a visual aid in these spill simulations. Glo Germ was used in a spill drill scenario within the controlled area in the nuclear medicine department. This provided immediate visual feedback for the staff involved in the simulations as well as the supervision observers. We anticipate that the use of such aids during training will enhance confidence and proficiency in managing and decontaminating radiation spills. It will also serve to flag potential gaps in decontamination protocols and allow for the refinement of SOPs.
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