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Distribution and Administration of Potassium Iodide in the Event of a Nuclear Incident
National Research Council
Distribution and Administration of Potassium Iodide in the Event of a Nuclear Incident
National Research Council
Exposure to radioiodine can lead to radiation injury to the thyroid, including thyroid cancer. Radiation to the thyroid from radioiodine can be limited by taking a nonradioactive iodine such as potassium iodide. This book assesses strategies for the distribution and administration of potassium iodide in the event of a nuclear incident.
262 pages, Illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | January 17, 2004 |
ISBN13 | 9780309090988 |
Publishers | National Academies Press |
Pages | 262 |
Dimensions | 228 × 152 × 18 mm · 430 g |
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