| Literature DB >> 28537500 |
Angela M Leung1,2, Andrew J Bauer3,4, Salvatore Benvenga5,6, Alina V Brenner7, James V Hennessey8, James R Hurley9, Stacey A Milan10, Arthur B Schneider11, Krishnamurthi Sundaram12, Daniel J Toft13.
Abstract
This document serves to summarize the issues and the American Thyroid Association (ATA) position regarding the use of potassium iodide as a thyroid blocking agent in the event of a nuclear accident. The purpose is to provide a review and updated position statement regarding the advanced distribution, stockpiling, and availability of potassium iodide in the event of nuclear radiation emergencies in the United States.Entities:
Keywords: KI; nuclear emergency; nuclear power plant; potassium iodide; predistribution
Mesh:
Substances:
Year: 2017 PMID: 28537500 PMCID: PMC5561443 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2017.0054
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Thyroid ISSN: 1050-7256 Impact factor: 6.568