FIGURE 90.14 Treatment of radiation injuries NCRP, National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements External Contamination External contamination is treated in the same way as contamination by other hazardous chemical or biologic agents Personnel should wear gloves, a gown, shoe covers, and a mask, which keeps them clean and makes cleanup easier The garments not decrease the exposure to penetrating radiation If available, film badges or other devices to measure radiation exposure should be worn by hospital staff in close contact with the patient If external contamination is widespread, it may be helpful to cover the floor If only a small area of contamination is present, spread can be prevented by simply