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  • 1Human Monitoring Laboratory, Environmental Radiation Hazards Division, Bureau of Radiation and Medical Devices, Health and Welfare Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.

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|December 1, 1991
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The Human Monitoring Laboratory developed anthropomorphic phantoms for accurate radiological measurements. These phantoms revealed size-dependent calibrations in Canadian in-vivo counting facilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiological Physics
  • Anthropometry
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Accurate in-vivo radiation monitoring requires reliable anthropomorphic phantoms.
  • Existing phantoms may not adequately represent diverse populations.
  • The International Commission on Radiological Protection provides Reference Man data for standardization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the design and construction methodology of a family of anthropomorphic phantoms.
  • To provide data for the reproduction of these phantoms.
  • To assess the calibration of Canadian in-vivo counting facilities using these phantoms.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized International Commission on Radiological Protection's Report on Reference Man and Canadian anthropomorphic data.
  • Constructed phantoms from high-density polyethylene with specialized features (e.g., accessory chest section).

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  • Employed end-recessed filling caps to prevent leakage.

    • Main Results:

    • A family of phantoms was created, representing Reference Man, Woman, and children of various ages and percentiles.
    • The phantoms were successfully used in Canada's National in-vivo Intercomparison Program.
    • Results indicated that all Canadian in-vivo counting facilities exhibit size-dependent calibrations.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed anthropomorphic phantoms are reproducible and suitable for radiological monitoring.
    • The study highlights the critical need to account for body size in in-vivo counting calibrations.
    • These phantoms facilitate intercomparison programs and improve the accuracy of radiation dose assessments.