Abstract: An apparatus and method for triaging patients according to radiation exposure measures electron paramagnetic resonance spectra of fingernails, toenails, and/or teeth. In vivo, radiation induced spectra are obtained from intact fingernails, toenails, or teeth placed within a magnet and with pickup coils over nails between the cut edge at the end of the fingernail and proximal skin or placed adjacent to at least one tooth. The system may also operate in vitro with fingernail clippings. At least three spectra are obtained with one after a delay at above twenty degrees Celsius, and at least one at power levels different from the others. The spectra are used to determine and remove a mechanically induced signal from EPR spectra to determine radiation-induced spectra. The radiation induced spectra are used to determine radiation dose, the dose is compared to triage limits, and a radiological triage tag is printed for the patients.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for triaging patients according to radiation exposure operates by measuring electron paramagnetic resonance spectra of fingernails, toenails, and/or teeth. When operating in vivo, radiation induced spectra are obtained from intact fingernails, toenails, or teeth placed within a magnet and with pickup coils located over nails between the cut edge at the end of the fingernail and skin proximal to the nail or placed adjacent to at least one tooth. When operating in vitro with fingernail clippings, one or more spectra are obtained. In an embodiment, at least three spectra are obtained with at least one after a delay at above twenty degrees Celsius, and at least one at power levels different from the others. The three spectra are used to determine and remove a mechanically induced signal from EPR spectra to determine radiation-induced spectra.

Abstract: A window sill cover includes a window sill cover body having a lower wall and an upper wall spaced apart from the upper wall. Preferably, the window sill cover body is a hollow, elongate member having internal support walls positioned between the upper and lower walls. The window sill cover body also preferably includes a convex, elongate terminal portion, which can be hollow and semi-cylindrical. A positioning wall having a retaining edge extends from the lower wall and defines an attachment recess. The retaining edge can be trimmed for positioning of the window sill cover on the window sill. An overhang extends from the lower wall, which can also be trimmed for proper positioning of the window sill cover.

Abstract: A window sill cover includes a window sill cover body having a lower wall and an upper wall spaced apart from the upper wall. Preferably, the window sill cover body is a hollow, elongate member having internal support walls positioned between the upper and lower walls. The window sill cover body also preferably includes a convex, elongate terminal portion, which can be hollow and semi-cylindrical. A positioning wall having a retaining edge extends from the lower wall and defines an attachment recess. The retaining edge can be trimmed for positioning of the window sill cover on the window sill. An overhang extends from the lower wall, which can also be trimmed for proper positioning of the window sill cover.

Abstract: A window sill cover includes a window sill cover body having a lower wall and an upper wall spaced apart from the upper wall. Preferably, the window sill cover body is a hollow, elongate member having internal support walls positioned between the upper and lower walls. The window sill cover body also preferably includes a convex, elongate terminal portion, which can be hollow and semi-cylindrical. A positioning wall having a retaining edge extends from the lower wall and defines an attachment recess. The retaining edge can be trimmed for positioning of the window sill cover on the window sill. An overhang extends from the lower wall, which can also be trimmed for proper positioning of the window sill cover.