This technology is a novel, mask-like device that uses two sensors to detect radiation exposure through the breathing process.
SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS
Developed for emergency services, hospitals and military customers where quick identification of exposure to radioactive particles is desirable.
ADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY:
Quick diagnosis - Two radiation detectors placed into this device will detect a) whether radiation exposure has occurred, and b) what radioisotope is involved in a matter of seconds
Current methods of diagnosing a specific radionuclide can take hours which can render treatment ineffective for certain toxins.
This device can be easily used by First Responders who often have little or no training in radiation health physics.
CURRENT STATUS
US patent #7,763,860
Project Source: The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)