DISPOSITION

FLIGHT SURGEONS

- Follow service-specific guidelines for aviation personnel.
- Aviation personnel are only to be returned to duty in accordance with service-specific aviation guidelines from the above references and local SOPs.

FORWARD PROVIDERS

- Service members with exposures that return to baseline function (with no new or persistent defects) within 2-4 hours may be returned to full duty without restrictions as long as the service member meets current service-specific standards.
- Full documentation and incident reporting is required for incidents with transient or visible symptoms as well as suspected body injuries.
- Non-aviation personnel may return to duty when body function returns to baseline and allows for effective execution of MOS-specific duties and operational requirements.

FOLLOW-UP CARE

Schedule follow-up care with unit Radiation Safety Officer, Occupational Medicine physician, and/or medical specialists as needed.

MEDICAL CODING

The following ICD-10 coding guidance is recommended for RF-EMF overexposures. This guidance is designed to standardize coding across the MHS for EMF related encounters. Proper documentation and coding of these events allows for optimal tracking and analysis to inform and evaluate treatment recommendations. Uniform and consistent medical documentation and coding is essential to proper surveillance and research efforts.

INCIDENT REPORTING

1. Notify Chain of Command at the earliest level possible. Upon examination, if the medical facility suspects or confirms the overexposure, contact the injured person’s commander or supervisor.
2. Notify the DoD EMF Hotline as soon as time and circumstances permit: Medical personnel can coordinate medical guidance and reporting for RF-EMF injuries from the DoD EMF Injury Hotline through the ESOH Service Center, (800) 473–3764, commercial (937) 938–3764, DSN 798–3764, or email service.center@wpafb.af.mil (currently manned 24/7)