You are here: Home > Choose Appropriate Algorithm: Evaluate for Radiation Contamination and/or Exposure View/Print as PDF Choose Appropriate Algorithm: Evaluate for Radiation Contamination and/or Exposure Is it a radiological or nuclear incident? How do you know a radiation incident has occurred? Initial on-site activities Perform lifesaving tasks before managing radiation problems Has patient been contaminated and/or exposed to radiation? What is contamination? What is exposure? Contamination Only Management Algorithm Exposure Only Management Algorithm Exposure + Contamination Management Algorithm No Contamination or Exposure Printed On: