Frequently Asked Questions About Potassium Iodide

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 03/30/2016 This web page provides answers to frequently asked questions about potassium iodide (KI) and its role in radiological emergency preparedness. Question topics include the benefit of taking potassium iodide during a radiological accident, the recommended dosages of potassium iodide, if KI will be effective in case of a terrorist attack or dirty bomb, if other federal agencies have included potassium iodide in their emergency planning considerations, and the shelf life of KI tablets. (Text)

Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - March 24, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news