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Radiation Exposure Level and Effects Ronald L Conte Jr

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This booklet examines different levels of radiation exposure and their effects. The radiation might be from a nuclear power plant disaster, or a dirty bomb, or fallout from a nuclear explosion. The different levels of radiation are categorized by the associated negative health effects, risk of cancer, and risk of death. This booklet also proposes a new method of classifying radiation exposure level (REL), based on the range of accumulated dosage. Each level of exposure is designated by a letter, a word or phrase, a color code, and a range of accumulated radiation exposure in sieverts.

REL = Radiation Exposure Level (A through F3)
A Normal -- less than 15 mSv/year [green]
B Elevated -- 15 to 50 mSv [green]
C Caution -- 50 to 100 mSv [yellow]
D Danger -- 100 to 500 mSv [yellow]
E Emergency -- 500 to 1,500 mSv (0.5 to 1.5 Sv) [orange]
F1 Fatality Threshold -- 1.5 to 2.0 Sv [red]
F2 Many Fatalities -- 2.0 to 5.0 Sv [red]
F3 near 100% Fatal -- 5.0 to 6.0 Sv and higher [black]

Later sections in the booklet discuss treatment for exposure to radioactive isotopes -- including radioactive iodine, cesium, plutonium, americium, curium, strontium, radium, and uranium -- using various Over-The-Counter and prescription medications. Of particular interest is possible treatment for exposure to certain radioactive isotopes using widely available OTC antacids and calcium supplements. The final section discusses the decision to evacuate an area, based on the anticipated Radiation Exposure Level.

Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Lethal Dose (LD50)
2. Cancer Risk
3. Level of Exposure and Effects
4. Classification of Radiation Exposure Level
5. Current Reading and Accumulated Exposure
6. Treatment with Potassium Iodide
7. Treatment with Prussian Blue
8. Treatment with DTPA
9. Treatment with Antacids and Calcium Supplements
10. Treatment with Sodium Bicarbonate
11. A Word of Caution
12. Evacuation of a Contaminated Area
Endnotes

Information in the booklet is taken from a variety of authoritative and reliable sources, including government agencies (Nuclear Regulatory Commission, EPA, CDC, FDA, HHS), the book Medical Implications of Nuclear War, the National Council on Radiation Protection, and various university and medical publications. If a radiation emergency occurs, this brief inexpensive booklet could help save your life.

Radiation Exposure Level and Effects Ronald L Conte Jr

Wanted to get some information of radiation effects and this book is very good on explaining it to a old timer. Years ago the way to read a geiger counter was in the mr and cpm. Now you see sv, gy, rem, etc and can be confusing, but this book can explain it easy. If your interested in this topic, I'd recommend this book for the price.

Product details File Size 1075 KB Print Length 88 pages Page Numbers Source ISBN 1490521569 Publication Date May 10, 2013 Sold by  Digital Services LLC Language English ASIN B00CQCRUOO

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Radiation Exposure Level and Effects Ronald L Conte Jr Reviews

Have been looking for a good book that covers radiation safety at a high level for my highschool age son to read. Based on the first review, thought this might be it. However, in reading it, I found it to be full of errors and ill-informed opinions. For example, in the chapter on LD50, author does not clearly distinguish between acute and chronic effects of radiation, does not discuss repair mechanisms, etc. The LD50/60 is an established metric of acute radiation induced death. There are consensus values of dose, and clear medical treatments that can extend this value. Also, acute radiation death is VERY rare (Alexander Litvinenko was the last person known to die of ARS)... no mention of any of this. I would not recommend this book to anyone. I may have to end up writing my own. Does anyone know of a good intro book for radiation safety?
Wanted to get some information of radiation effects and this book is very good on explaining it to a old timer. Years ago the way to read a geiger counter was in the mr and cpm. Now you see sv, gy, rem, etc and can be confusing, but this book can explain it easy. If your interested in this topic, I'd recommend this book for the price.