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RADTriageTM, part of the SIRADTM (Self-Indicating Radiation Alert Dosimeter) family of dosimeters, is a dual sensor personal smart dosimeter that reliably monitors radiation exposure in the event of a radiological terrorist attack and/or nuclear power plant accident. The user-friendly RADTriage is designed to be carried with you at all times - in a wallet, purse, or on your identification badge at work. These always-on and affordable credit-card sized badges work without the need for batteries, calibration, or maintenance. Simply match the colors of the sensing strips with the adjacent color reference bars to instantly determine your dose.
RADTriage has two sensors to monitor radiation exposure, each developing color in proportion to the dose. The WARNING Sensor turns blue and monitors lower doses of radiation (2 to 50 rads) which may not require medical treatment. The CASUALTY Sensor turns purple and monitors higher doses (50 to 1,000 rads) which may require prompt medical treatment. Together, these sensors will help first responders in triaging potential victims.
The revolutionary FITTM INDICATOR (located in the lower right hand corner of the badge) simultaneously monitors false positives/negatives, overexposure to heat and UV, and shelf life. Thus, it gives you peace of mind that you are reliably monitoring your radiation exposure (the scratch-off bars located at the top of each sensor provide an additional method to detect false positives). The FIT Indicator also enables RADTriage to be stockpiled (for years if kept in a freezer) by governments and nuclear power plants for future distribution to users in emergencies since shelf life is constantly monitored. For international users, RADTriage is also available in “rem” or “mSv” units.
RADTriage has been developed for use by:
- First responders, such as police, firefighters, medical personnel, etc. who would be the first to arrive on the scene
- Medical personnel who work with radioactive materials or radiation sources such as X-ray units
- Defense personnel, such as the Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, etc.
- Coast Guard, Customs Officers, and others who patrol our borders
- Workers who administer radiation therapy
- Workers at nuclear power plants
- People working at radiation processing plants, such as radiation sterilization plants
- People living and working near nuclear power plants
- Pilot and baggage screeners
- Those who come in contact with a large number people (such as bus/train drivers and airport workers) may consider using SIRAD just to feel comfortable that they have not been exposed to a high dose
- General public who live in cities at high risk of terrorist attacks and/or those worried about radiation exposure
If used as per instructions, RADTriage will not provide erroneous readings. If RADTriage is subjected to abnormal conditions or use, the user or issuing organization can ascertain this with the FIT Indicator, scratch-off bars, and other internal indicators, thus minimizing liability. In emergencies, you cannot afford to wait to confirm your radiation exposure. RADTriage makes the time and expense associated with sending the badge for analysis completely unnecessary.
SIRAD Technology is proud to be the recipient of the 2004 Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Technology Award and the 2005 R&D 100 Award as one of the 100 Most Technologically Significant New Products of the Year.
SIRAD was developed with funding in part from the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG). TSWG’s goal in supporting the development of SIRAD Technology was to provide affordable “peace of mind” insurance to public safety and military personnel confronted with the threat of exposure from a radiological dispersion device, thereby replacing fear and uncertainty with the facts. TSWG support came from the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, Department of Justice and Department of Defense. Over 6000 dosimeters have been field-tested by various governmental agencies, public safety teams, and the general public with zero complaints in the past two years.
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