Date: 7/31/2003 7:49:00 PM
From Authorid: 61977
I wish I could help you out here. I have military training but I have never had been given the knowledge of that type of thing. You think I would have though. A shame really.  |
Date: 7/31/2003 7:58:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
Thank you for your answer MMN,  Funny thing is- I took pharmacology in Nursing School, and I don't know the answer either.  |
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Date: 7/31/2003 8:06:00 PM
From Authorid: 61977
They should train us in that though...Especially now with the terrorism and stuff going on. Have you checked on-line maybe? |
Date: 7/31/2003 8:07:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
actually no, I might have to hit "Google", or "Ask Jeeves". I just thought as long as I were on USM, I would ask, you know?  |
Date: 7/31/2003 8:10:00 PM
From Authorid: 47296
LSG, if memory serves me, potassium iodate actually keeps the thyroid from absorbing radiactive iodine. Although I worked around weapons, we trained more for chemical and bioligical emergencies rather than nuclear. There was three things they taught us that everyone should know concerning nuclear emergencies or attack. One is time. Keep your exposure to contaminated aeas as short as possible, avoiding them altogether if able to. Two is distance. Put as muh distance as possible between you and the radioactive material. Three is shielding. Put as much iron, concrete, or dirt between you and the material.  |
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Date: 7/31/2003 8:39:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
thank you-Two Spirits. I looked for more information on the web. It seems if I were exposed, the radioactive material would spread quicker through my system, since I would have no thyroid gland to absorb the material. Instead a long term poisoning, it would simply hit my bloodstream even quicker. So, if I have the tablets, they could help my son, but do nothing for me. Thank you for your help. I hate even thinking about this stuff. |
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Date: 7/31/2003 8:44:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
I have another question-the material used in Nuclear medicine (which I have had), can that be used for a dirty bomb? Is that the same stuff? I mean, Nuclear, should mean Nuclear, but I have had shots of Radioactive stuff & swallowed Radioactive pills, and this was AFTER the cancer was removed. |
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Date: 8/3/2003 9:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 47296
There are numerous materials that can be used for a dirty bomb, including medical material. A dirty bomb does not necessarily mean a nuclear detonation, but can be a convential bomb surrounded by radioactive material. The convential explosives would spread the radioactive material, and also cause some to be carried in the explosive dust could. The contaminaton area may be small, but it could still be dangerous. |
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Date: 8/4/2003 2:53:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
thank you, Two Apirits for the good explaination. I find when uncomfortable topics, like war, are discussed logically (somewhere in between duct-tape and gas masks for kids), it is easier to keep a clear head, and anxiety down. (Welcome back-Jean), Love, Cathy |
