Cesium (Cs-137)
Treatment:
Ion exchange with Prussian blue, insoluble (FDA approved for this indication)
For NCRP suggestions, see REMM online
http://www.remm.nlm.gov/int_contamination.htm
Ionizing radiation decay mode:
β, γ
Radioactive half-life:
30 years
Biological half-life:
70 days
Major exposure pathways:
Inhalation
Ingestion
Focal accumulation:
Follows potassium; renal excretion