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X-ray Dose Reduction through Adaptive Exposure in Fluoroscopic Imaging
Published on: September 11, 2011
[Scattered X-ray Distribution in Portable Dynamic Chest Radiography]
Kana Hatsumi1, Kojiro Ono2, Yuki Sato1
1Department of Radiological Technology, St. Marianna University Hospital.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to clarify the amount and distribution of scattered radiation in portable dynamic chest radiography (DCR) compared to portable conventional chest radiography (CCR), and to consider appropriate operation methods.
Methods:
Using a portable X-ray unit, we evaluated the imaging time characteristics in DCR and obtained the scattered X-ray dose distributions of DCR and CCR. The scattered X-ray dose was measured 200 cm from the irradiation field center, varying DCR imaging time (5, 10, 15 s). Scattered X-ray dose distribution was measured at 48 points between 100-300 cm from the irradiation field center for CCR and DCR (10 s). DCR (15 s) values were calculated from DCR (10 s) measurements. DCR 15 s was calculated from the calculated values for each measured value of DCR 10 s. Measurements were taken at the level of the abdomen and the lens.
Results:
It was found that the amount of scattered X-ray was higher with DCR than with CCR, and that the amount of scattered X-ray increased with increasing imaging time. In addition, the distribution of scattered X-rays with DCR showed a tendency for the amount of scattered X-rays to decrease behind the mobile X-ray unit and at the foot of the bed.
Conclusion:
When taking portable DCR images, radiologists must understand its characteristics and the scattered X-ray dose distributions, and must be even more considerate of and manage the surrounding area based on the 3 fundamental principles of radiological protection.
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