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  • Radiation Protection

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  • Hospital radiation exposure conditions for X-ray examinations were assessed via questionnaire surveys.
  • Entrance surface doses were calculated using the Numerical Dose Determination (NDD) method.

Purpose:

  • To compare radiation dose levels between Computed Radiography (CR) and Screen/Film (S/F) systems.
  • To evaluate patient radiation doses against established guidance levels.
  • To identify variations in doses among different healthcare institutions.

Summary:

  • Median and mean entrance surface doses were generally lower than NRPB 21 (England) and IAEA guidance levels.
  • CR systems showed lower doses than S/F systems, except for adult chest radiography where CR doses were higher.
  • Significant dose variations were observed among hospitals using CR, with some exceeding mean doses by 2-10 times.

Impact:

  • Findings suggest CR can reduce patient exposure, but specific protocols (e.g., chest X-rays) require optimization.
  • Proposed Japanese guidance levels are lower than IAEA levels, emphasizing the need for stringent quality control.
  • Regular quality control of X-ray equipment and exposure parameters is essential for minimizing medical radiation doses.