Occupational doses in interventional radiology

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Full text of publication follows: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the current situation of an Interventional Radiology installation. A retrospective study of the doses received by interventional radiology specialists was carried out in order to optimize the radiologic protection activities. Material And Methods: Interventional Radiology is a speciality in which staff involved can be exposed to significant occupational radiation risks. The dosimetric data gathered since the incorporation date in the installation of three interventional radiologists are reported. Relations between doses and workload are studied. A retrospective estimation of effective doses and dose to lens was performed using dosimetric records. The variety of interventional procedures are analyzed in order to determine if radiation protection activities has been taken to minimize risk, and the benefits of carrying out these activities are also evaluated. Results And Conclusions: The workload increase and different activity of the three radiologists has derived in an occupational dose increase. Training and quality assurance are indispensable in interventional radiology to minimize occupational risk. (authors)

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2006

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