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Physicians Guide to I-131 Exposure

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The HCHP Web site is a gateway for a wide range of materials for health care providers to increase their knowledge about the releases of I-131 at Hanford and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients.

ATSDR has created a quick reference you can download below. (Available soon in downloadable PDA format)

This quick reference covers:

  • History of the releases and who was exposed
  • General points to keep in mind when evaluating patients who were potentially exposed
  • Assessing potential risk of thyroid radiation from Hanford I-131 releases
  • Evaluation of thyroid gland structure and function
  • Basic thyroid workups
  • Screening outcomes
  • Treatment and/or referral of the patient
  • References for further information
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Thyroid Evaluation of Patients Who are Concerned About Hanford Iodine-131 Releases.
A guide for healthcare providers to help them evaluate patients who are concerned about exposure to I-131.
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Thyroid Evaluation of Patients Who are Concerned About Hanford Iodine-131 Releases.
A guide for healthcare providers to help them evaluate patients who are concerned about exposure to I-131.
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This page last updated on July 20, 2005
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