Ionizing Radiation Measurement Solution in a Hospital Environment.

Area of Science:

• Medical Physics
• Health Physics
• Radiation Safety

Background:

• Ionizing radiation poses significant risks to healthcare workers and patients globally.
• Current radiation monitoring methods, like area meters and personal dosimeters, have limitations in cost, precision, real-time processing, and flexibility.
• Medical staff near radiological equipment or undergoing radioisotope procedures require enhanced safety measures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a low-cost, open-source, portable radiation measurement system.
• To overcome the drawbacks of traditional radiation monitoring systems.
• To provide real-time radiation dose data accessible via a smartphone application.

Main Methods:

• Integration of commercial Geiger-Muller (GM) detectors into a portable device.
• Real-time capture and wireless transmission of radiation dose data to a remote database.
• Development of a smartphone application for data visualization and analysis.
• Certification by an accredited calibration center and validation in a hospital setting.

Main Results:

• The proposed system offers a cost-effective and flexible alternative to conventional radiation monitoring.
• Real-time data acquisition and wireless transmission capabilities were successfully implemented.
• The system provides accessible radiation statistics to medical staff through a user-friendly smartphone interface.
• System validation in a hospital environment is planned following calibration.

Conclusions:

• The developed portable radiation measurement system addresses the limitations of existing technologies.
• It enhances radiation safety for healthcare professionals by providing real-time monitoring and data accessibility.
• The open-source nature promotes wider adoption and potential for further development in radiation protection.