Re: KI Inquiry

["John C. Elliott" <jce@primenet.com>]

At 11:44 AM 10/17/96 -0500, you wrote:
>This EM is response to inquiry on use of potassium iodide (KI) in radiological 
>accidents.   
>
>It is wise to have a physician 
>involved in your planning and decision to distribute KI.
>
Has the FDA explored the effectivness of using a food product high in Iodine
content (such as edible seaweed from an oriental food store) as a blocking
agent after accidental Iodine uptake?
Do you know of any recent references on this?

If effective, would offering an edible substance after an accident be
regarded as prescribing a medicine?  (However, the prospect of "treatment"
with Beer and Sushi California rolls after a 3H/Iodine uptake may encourage
accidents!).

John Elliott
jce@primenet.com