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Radiotherapy centres in Australia demonstrated consistent air kerma rate (AKR) measurements for an HDR iridium-192 source. This study confirms the reliability of well-chambers for 192Ir dosimetry, even without a local calibration service.

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  • Radiotherapy Dosimetry
  • Nuclear Medicine

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  • Accurate dose calibration is critical in high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy.
  • Iridium-192 (192Ir) is a common source nuclide for HDR brachytherapy.
  • Inter-centre consistency in air kerma rate (AKR) measurements is essential for patient safety and treatment efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare air kerma rate (AKR) measurements performed by multiple Australian radiotherapy centres for a single 192Ir source.
  • To assess the consistency of dosimetry equipment and protocols used across different centres.
  • To evaluate the reliability of 192Ir source calibrations in the absence of a local calibration facility.

Main Methods:

  • Fifteen radiotherapy centres, divided into two groups, conducted AKR measurements at two host centres in Australia.
  • Each centre used their own equipment and local protocols to measure the AKR of a single 192Ir source.
  • Measured AKR values were compared to the manufacturer's calibration certificate using the ratio of measured to certified AKR.

Main Results:

  • Measurements showed remarkable consistency, with a maximum deviation of 1.1% from the decay-corrected certified value.
  • The maximum percentage difference between any two independent measurements was less than 2%.
  • These findings highlight the consistency of well-chambers used for 192Ir AKR measurements in Australia.

Conclusions:

  • The study demonstrates the high consistency of 192Ir AKR measurements among Australian radiotherapy centres.
  • The results validate the use of well-chambers for 192Ir dosimetry, confirming their reliability.
  • The comparisons fostered an exchange of dosimetry methods and underscored the robustness of current practices despite the lack of a local calibration service.