ENS Event | |
|---|---|
05:00 May 27, 2022 | |
| Title | Dose Limit Exceeded for General Public |
| Event Description | The following information was received from the state of Arkansas via email:
UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) reported to Arkansas Radiation Control Program on May 27, 2022, that three persons (radiation workers), acting under verbal orders, volunteered to be injected as test subjects for the evaluation of two (2) different PET/CT scanners with F-18 FDG [Fludeoxyglucose]. As part of an investigation, radiation exposure calculations were performed, and results submitted for review. It has been determined that the limit for public dose as defined in 10 CFR 20.1003 and stated in RH-1208.a., was exceeded. A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient. |
| Where | |
|---|---|
| University Of Arkansas For Medical Science Little Rock, Arkansas (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | ARK-0001 |
| Organization: | Arkansas Department Of Health |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+949.83 h39.576 days <br />5.654 weeks <br />1.301 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Don Betts 18:50 Jul 5, 2022 |
| NRC Officer: | Kerby Scales |
| Last Updated: | Jul 5, 2022 |
| 55978 - NRC Website | |
University Of Arkansas For Medical Science with Agreement State | |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 559782022-05-27T05:00:00027 May 2022 05:00:00
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