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Use of Shower for External Decontamination - Illustration
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Ninety percent of surface radiation contamination is usually removed by shedding all clothing.
Showering will usually remove the remainder of surface contamination.
Use approved techniques for
full body radiation surveys
and
showering
.
Additional procedures are necessary if there are
open wounds or injuries
.
Up to three decontamination and survey cycles are recommended.
Be sure the water temperature of the shower is sufficiently warm.
Special considerations are needed for
decontaminating children
.
Be especially cautious about the water temperature with children.
Video: Decontamination of children