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Paediatric personnel extremity dose study.

J M C Gallet1, M H Reed

  • 1Department of Medical Physics, CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

The British Journal of Radiology
|April 5, 2002
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Paediatric radiology staff extremity doses from fluoroscopy and CT were measured. Quantitative dosimetric study results dispelled initial concerns about high radiation exposure for personnel during these procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Radiology
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Personnel in pediatric radiology face potential extremity radiation exposure during fluoroscopic and CT procedures.
  • Procedures in pediatric patients often require longer durations and closer proximity, increasing exposure risks for attending staff.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively assess extremity radiation doses received by staff during pediatric fluoroscopy and CT.
  • To address and evaluate concerns regarding the magnitude of extremity doses in pediatric radiology.

Main Methods:

  • Ring thermoluminescent dosemeters (TLDs) were used to monitor radiation exposure.
  • Two paediatric radiologists, four senior radiographers, and two paediatric nurses participated in the study.
  • Monitoring was conducted over a two-year period (mid-1998 to mid-2000).

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Main Results:

  • The quantitative dosimetric study provided objective measurements of extremity doses.
  • Results indicated that initial apprehensions about high doses were not substantiated by the collected data.

Conclusions:

  • The study effectively dispelled concerns regarding elevated extremity doses for personnel in paediatric fluoroscopy and CT.
  • Findings suggest that current practices may result in acceptable radiation exposure levels for attending staff.