American Thyroid Association Scientific Statement on the Use of Potassium Iodide Ingestion in a Nuclear Emergency.

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American Thyroid Association Scientific Statement on the Use of Potassium Iodide Ingestion in a Nuclear Emergency.

Thyroid. 2017 Jul;27(7):865-877

Authors: Leung AM, Bauer AJ, Benvenga S, Brenner AV, Hennessey JV, Hurley JR, Milan SA, Schneider AB, Sundaram K, Toft DJ

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.

PMID: 28537500 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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