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b. Have the suspected victim of the overexposure examined by medical authori-

ties within 24 hours. The protocol for these examinations are in the DASG Policy Letter,

referenced in para. 23. For assistance in the treatment of laser eye injuries, the medical

authority should call the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Detachment Laser Eye

Injury Hotline at 8004733549.

c. Notify the Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) who will ensure that the ap-

propriate authorities are notified and an investigation of the incident is performed.

d. For the CECOM managed items in this TB, notify the CECOM DS. Our ad-

dress and telephone information is listed in paragraph 10 of this TB.

e. IAW AR 38540 you must submit a Radiological Accident/ Incident Report,

RCS DDR&E (AR) 1168, if an overexposure is suspected. Additionally, IAW AR

40400, medical authorities who conduct the medical evaluation of the victim must sub-

mit a Special Telegraphic Report (RCS MED16(R4)) through appropriate medical

channels if a radiation overexposure is suspected, whether or not hospitalization is re-

quired. As a result of these reports a formal investigation will be conducted and a final

medical report issued.

9. Proponent Agency. The CECOM Directorate for Safety is the proponent agency for

this TB. Users of this TB are encouraged to submit recommended changes, suggested

improvements, additions, reports of omissions and apparent errors. Comments should

be forwarded directly to Commander, CECOM, ATTN: AMSELLCLEOEED (with a

copy furnished to AMSELSFRE), Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 077035000. Com-

ments should be submitted on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications

and Blank Forms) keyed to the specific page, paragraph and line of text in which the

change is recommended. A brief reason for each proposed change or comment should

be furnished to ensure understanding and complete evaluation.

10. Logistics and Safety Support. To obtain further information and guidance, contact

the CECOM National Inventory Control Point (NICP) for logistical support, and the RPO

for hazard criteria information. The points of contact as of the date of this publication

are listed below:

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