Published October 1993
| Version v1
Journal article
A review of the management of radioactive wastes in medical institutes
Creators
- 1. National Research Inst. for Radiobiology and Radiohygiene, Budapest (Hungary)
Description
This paper presents a review of the different types of radioactive wastes produced in hospitals, and introduces many of the sources of generation and subsequent disposal options. An example is given of the wide range of guidance available, both by national bodies in Hungary and international agencies, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), World Health Organisation (WHO) and International Committee on Radiological Protection (ICRP). (author)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Waste Management and Research
- Journal Volume
- 11
- Journal Issue
- 5
- Journal Page Range
- p. 429-439.
- ISSN
- 0734-242X
- CODEN
- WMARD8
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Denmark
- Country of Input or Organization
- United Kingdom
- INIS RN
- 25011394
- Subject category
- S12: MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES;
- Descriptors DEI
- HOSPITALS; HUNGARY; RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL; RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT; RADIOACTIVE WASTE STORAGE; RECOMMENDATIONS
- Descriptors DEC
- BUILDINGS; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; EASTERN EUROPE; EUROPE; MANAGEMENT; MEDICAL ESTABLISHMENTS; STORAGE; WASTE DISPOSAL; WASTE MANAGEMENT; WASTE STORAGE