Why the dirty bomb is still ticking.

James D, Blair

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Why the dirty bomb is still ticking.

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 20 May 2014 English Journal:Journal of healthcare protection management : publication of the International Association for Hospital Security, volume 30 (issn: 0891-7930,

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Authors: James D, Blair;

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Why the dirty bomb is still ticking.

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Abstract

Many Cesium 137 machines used by hospitals for blood irradiation are still susceptible to theft by terrorists who can convert them to so-called dirty bombs, according to the author, who describes the harm the explosion of one such bomb can do and urges concerned citizens, media, and security professionals to take action before a disaster occurs.

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Radiology Department, Hospital, Cesium Radioisotopes, Explosions, Terrorism, Security Measures

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