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