title: The role of Poison Control Centers in radiation accidents.
abstract: In the days after the nuclear reactor accident at Chernobyl (USSR) in April 1986, the Dutch Poison Control Center had to answer questions concerning possible health effects caused by (over)exposure to ionizing radiation. These questions were similar to questions asked regarding exposure to toxic agents after chemical accidents. It is obvious that the experience and practical approach of a Poison Control Center in handling toxicological problems can be used in problems concerning ionizing radiation.
authors.affiliation: National Poison Control Center, National Institute of Public Health and Environmental Protection, Bilthoven, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Savelkoul
authors.forename: H P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Leenhouts
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sangster
mesh_terms: D000059:Accidents; D001822:Body Burden; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems; D009426:Netherlands; D009688:Nuclear Reactors; D011039:Poison Control Centers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000652:urine; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000652:urine; D014195:Travel; D014455:Ukraine
chemical_list: D011868:Radioisotopes