Edwin T. Still

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April 25, 1978

Some questions arise also. Where would bioassays be run, end how quick
an answer can you get at Enewetak? If there is a question of a person
who by history has received quite an inhaled dose, an ampoule of DTPA
could be given by almost anyone familiar with using a syringe and needle,
one gram in the deep muscle of the upper outer.quadrant of the gluteus

muscle (fanny). A few vials could be obtained from Dr. Weyzen for
“emergency use."

Fecal analyses are only good therapeutically if the chemical form
is unknown, high fecal excretion and no urine excretion means an
insoluble compound whereas the reverse is seen with soluble compounds:
and only these latter are readily amenable to therapy.
if this all seems to be skirting the subject, it is to a degree, because
of the unknowns, etc., but is an attempt to help you as much as possible.

a Poda, M.D.

Medical Superintendent

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