Short Lived Isotopes of Iodine (131-135 I) in Case of Ration Accident: Features of Accumulation and Distribution of Absorbed Doses and Biological Effects in Thyroid

Title: Short Lived Isotopes of Iodine (131-135 I) in Case of Ration Accident: Features of Accumulation and Distribution of Absorbed Doses and Biological Effects in Thyroid 

Author: Lyaginskaja A.M., Osipov V.A.

Reference: Journal «МЕДИЦИНСКАЯ РАДИОЛОГИЯ И РАДИАЦИОННАЯ БЕЗОПАСНОСТЬ»　vol.50 No.2  2005

ISSN: 0025-8334

Keywords:     IODINE ISOTOPES (132- 135I ),  RADIATION ACCIDENT,  INHALATION,  THYROID,  ABSORBED DOZE,  IODINE DEFICIENCY

Abstract:  Purpose: The assessment of peculiarities of accumulation and distribution of 132- 135I absorbed doses in thyroid and their biological danger in case of radiation accident. Results: In case of radiation accident, the initial radiation danger is determined by iodine isotopes of 132- 135I inhaled as agaseous aerosol mixture. Inhalation intake of iodine radioisotopes is most dangerous for newborn and children below 1 year age, because of the differences in the breath rate and thyroid weight. High energy beta radiation emitted by 132- 135I isotopes in thyroid is absorbed more homogeneously if compared to 131I beta radiation, which results to the irradiation of both follicles and parenchyma tissue, blood vessels and neural terminals and causes the development of both stochastic and deterministic effects. The biological efficiency of inhaled short lived 132- 135I isotopes is approximately 10 times higher, than 131I efficiency and is comparable or even higher than the biological efficiency of the external gamma radiation.

URL: http://elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=9131592

Isotopes: Properties, Production, Application Book 1

Author: Andreev B.M., Aref’ev D.G., Baranov V.Yu., Bednyakov V.A., Voinova S.E., Kodina G.E., Lisitsa V.S., Kozlova E.I., Kukulin V.I., Orekhov V.T., Nagaev I.Yu., Pesnya A.V., etc

Reference: Monograph  publisher: “Физико-математическая литература”  (physic-mathematic literature), Moscow, 2005   

ISBN: 978-5-9221-05224

Keywords: isotope

Abstract: This is a book concentrating on research of isotope. Contains dissertations from leading professionals to postgraduate students.

URL: http://mirknig.com/knigi/estesstv_nauki/1181546168-izotopy-svoystva-poluchenie-primenenie.html

Isotopes: Properties, Production, Application Book 2

Author: Andreev B.M., Aref’ev D.G., Baranov V.Yu., Bednyakov V.A., Voinova S.E., Kodina G.E., Lisitsa V.S., Kozlova E.I., Kukulin V.I., Orekhov V.T., Nagaev I.Yu., Pesnya A.V., etc

Reference: Monograph  publisher: “Физико-математическая литература”  (physic-mathematic literature), Moscow, 2005  

ISBN: 978-5-9221-05231

Keywords: isotope

Abstract: This is a book concentrating on research of isotope. Contains articles and dissertations from leading professionals to postgraduate students.

URL: http://mirknig.com/knigi/estesstv_nauki/1181546168-izotopy-svoystva-poluchenie-primenenie.html

FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR POTASSIUM IODIDE (KI) DISTRIBUTION IN NEW YORK CITY.

Title: FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR POTASSIUM IODIDE (KI) DISTRIBUTION IN NEW YORK CITY.

Author: MOSS, STEVEN

Reference: Apr., 2005

doi: 10.2172/15016045

Keywords: PLUMES; POTASSIUM IODIDES; PUBLIC HEALTH; THYROID; NEW YORK CITY; ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORT; IODINE ISOTOPES; FISSION PRODUCT RELEASE; FEASIBILITY STUDIES

Abstruct: The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), Bureau of Environmental Science and Engineering, Office of Radiological Health (ORH) [as the primary local technical consultant in the event of a radiological or nuclear incident within the boundaries of New York City] requested the assistance of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) with the development of a Feasibility Study for Potassium Iodide (KI) distribution in the unlikely event of a significant release of radioactive iodine in or near New York City. Brookhaven National Laboratory had previously provided support for New York City with the development of the radiological/nuclear portions of its All Hazards Emergency Response Plans. The work is funded by Medical and Health Research Association (MHRA) of New York City, Inc., under a work grant by the Federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for Public Health Preparedness and Response for Bioterrorism. This report is part of the result of that effort. The conclusions of this report are that: (1) There is no credible radiological scenario that would prompt the need for large segments of the general population of New York City to take KI as a result of a projected plume exposure to radioiodine reaching even the lowest threshold of 5 rem to the thyroid; and (2) KI should be stockpiled in amounts and locations sufficient for use by first responders/emergency responders in response to any localized release of radioiodine.

URL:http://www.osti.gov/bridge/product.biblio.jsp?query_id=2&page=0&osti_id=15016045