'For optimal protection against inhaled radioiodines, Potassium Iodide should be administered before the passage of the radioactive iodine plume, though Potassium Iodide may still have a substantial protective effect even if taken 3 or 4 hours after exposure. Take one dose as soon as possible and then every 24 hours at the same time each day.Take potassium iodide only when exposed to radioactive iodine as notified by state or local public health officials. Furthermore, if the release of radioiodines into the atmosphere is protracted, then, of course, even delayed administration may reap benefits by reducing, if incompletely, the total radiation dose to the thyroid. As time is of the essence in optimal prophylaxis with Potassium Iodide, timely administration to the public is a critical consideration in planning the emergency response to a radiation accident and requires a ready supply of Potassium Iodide. Potassium Iodide has no impact on the uptake by the body of other radioactive materials and provides no protection against external irradiation of any kind. FDA emphasizes that the use of Potassium Iodide should be as an adjunct to evacuation (itself not always feasible), sheltering, and control of food stuffs.
Posted 3/16/2011 5:34 am : Edited 3/16/2011 5:35 am
I get ALL my facts from nukepills.com too! Usually one sentence at a time. Then I draw my own conclusions based on my extensive experience in the field of nuclear medicine.
I get ALL my facts from nukepills.com too! Usually one sentence at a time. Then I draw my own conclusions based on my extensive experience in the field of nuclear medicine.
You don't just buy KI pills and take them because you think there may be a radiation plume. They are supposed to be taken at a certain point; just before exposure, if possible and afterwards.
You don't just buy KI pills and take them because you think there may be a radiation plume. They are supposed to be taken at a certain point; just before exposure, if possible and afterwards.
I'm sure Jambes can figure it out.
You can take them whenever you fucking want. They don't want people taking them en masse because some people have allergic reaction to them.
Who cares why? Point is, no harm done unless you're allergic.
Well you made the comment that people could take them whenever they want to, so give an example of why someone would just do that. I'm just working off your material here.
Well you made the comment that people could take them whenever they want to, so give an example of why someone would just do that. I'm just working off your material here.
Could and would are two different things. Work harder.