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Radiation Shield for First Responders

By HospiMedica staff writers
Posted on 29 Jan 2004
A new line of radiation shield products is designed to protect first responders against "dirty” bombs.

The products include protective tactical vests, suppression blankets, and full-body suits based on Demron, a radiation-protective fabric created with nanotechnology. More...
The tactical vest protects the wearer's vital organs from the harmful effects of radiation, allowing a first responder to remain in a contaminated area during an emergency. The suppression blanket is used to cover an undetonated dirty bomb or radiologic dispersal device (RDD). The blanket is strong, durable, and is designed to reduce emissions from high-energy gamma sources such as cesium 137. The full-body suit provides shielding while escaping a dirty bomb. The line was developed by Radiation Shield Technologies, Inc. (RST, Miami, FL, USA).

The Demron material is lightweight, nontoxic, and lead-free and has been tested and confirmed to be an effective shield against ionizing radiation by the U.S. Department of Energy (Washington, DC.USA).

"We designed this new product line with the idea of protecting first responders against a dirty bomb or other radiologic device,” said Dr. DeMeo, CEO of RST. "The tactical vest allows first responders to move unencumbered, giving them the ability to rescue victims and fulfill their duties in the event of a radiological emergency.”





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