Re: give me your opinion

[Scott D Kniffin <Scott.D.Kniffin.1@gsfc.nasa.gov>]

Just an addendum to this thread...
There are the hand held CPR masks with a bag attached (think giant turkey
baster) for doing the breathing part.  In the case where a respirator is
needed, this may be a tool to consider having on hand with the rescue
equipment.  The medics I know love these things.  

Just my $0.02

Scott Kniffin

RSO Unisys Federal Systems, Lanham, MD
CHO Radiation Effects Facility, GSFC, NASA
mailto:Scott.D.Kniffin.1@gsfc.nasa.gov

The opinions expressed here are my own. They do not necessarily represent
the views of Unisys or NASA.  This material has not been reviewed by my
manager or NASA.  

At 23:08 01/25/99 -0600, you wrote:
>If the radiological aspect of this hypothetical accident is the only concern,
>a respirator would just get in the way.  
>
>However,  I've always been told the toxicity of plutonium is the far greater
>hazard.  If this is true, we don't need any dead heroes.  Use the respirator.
>
>Wear the respirator and whatever else you think you need to be safe.
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