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Dose equivalent conversion factors for human organs and tissues from external radiation
The International Journal of Applied Radiation and Isotopes
|November 1, 1982
Summary
This review summarizes conversion factors for calculating organ dose equivalent from external radiation exposure. It guides readers to extensive data tabulations for various radiation types and exposure scenarios.
Area of Science:
- Medical Physics
- Radiation Dosimetry
Background:
- External radiation exposure necessitates accurate dose equivalent calculations for human organs and tissues.
- Existing literature provides conversion factors for various exposure conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey and synthesize available conversion factors for external radiation dose assessment.
- To guide readers to comprehensive data sources for radiation protection and medical applications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of published conversion factor tabulations.
- Categorization of conversion factors based on radiation type (photons, electrons, neutrons) and exposure scenarios (full/partial body, monoenergetic, radionuclide-specific, X-ray spectra).
Main Results:
- Identified conversion factors for monoenergetic photons, radionuclide emissions, diagnostic X-rays, and neutrons.
- Highlighted the scope and limitations of current data tabulations.
- Provided guidance on accessing more extensive datasets.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive understanding of available conversion factors is crucial for accurate external radiation dose assessment.
- Further efforts may be needed to consolidate and expand data for specific applications.
- This survey serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in radiation safety.