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发帖数: 1038 | 1 Ok...for all of those who can't find Potassium Iodide (KI) or Potassium
Iodate (KIO3) tablets. A simple fix...
If no tablets available, you can topically (on the skin) apply an iodine
solution, like tincture of iodine or Betadine, for a similar protective
effect. (WARNING: Iodine solutions are NEVER to be ingested or swallowed.)
For adults, paint 8 ml of a 2 percent tincture of Iodine on the abdomen or
forearm each day, ideally at least 2 hours prior to possible exposure. For
children 3 to 18, but under 150 pounds, only half that amount painted on
daily, or 4 ml. For children under 3 but older than a month, half again, or
2 ml. For newborns to 1 month old, half it again, or just 1 ml. (One
measuring teaspoon is about 5 ml, if you don't have a medicine dropper
graduated in ml.) If your iodine is stronger than 2%, reduce the dosage
accordingly. Absorption through the skin is not as reliable a dosing method
as using the tablets, but tests show that it will still be very effective
for most. Do not use if allergic to iodine. If at all possible, inquire of
your doctor NOW if there is any reason why anybody in your household should
not use KI or KIO3 tablets, or iodine solutions on their skin, in a future
nuclear emergency, just to be sure. |
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