Re: I-131 Therapy & Contamination - Reply

[brian_methe@CCGATEWAY.AMC.EDU]

     We use plastic tarps (commonly available from hardware stores) cut or 
     folded to the size of the room. The tarps aren't expensive so if reuse 
     is a problem they can be disposed of without putting you into debt. 
     Disposable under pads (plastic on one side spun/woven cotton on the 
     other) are good for covering furniture, and areas of the room missed 
     by the tarp. Protective covers designed for nuc. med. cameras 
     (plastic, tacky on one side) are good for vertical surfaces. Latex or 
     vinyl gloves can cover faucet handles. If you need specific info call 
     me (518-262-3366).
     
     
     Brian M. Methe' CHP
     My opinion and my opinion only!  


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Subject: I-131 Therapy & Contamination
Author:  radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu at Internet-Mail
Date:    7/22/98 7:07 PM


Want type of materials are being used to prepare a room for an I-131 therapy.  I
     
have always used "craft" paper on a role but I am interested in what other are 
using on the floors, etc...
     
William Lorenzen
Children's Hospital
Boston, MA 02115
     
lorenzen_w@a1.tch.harvard.edu