Evaluation and Exposure Dose Management during Diagnostic Radiography
10.2185/jjrm.65.816
- VernacularTitle:診断領域における被ばく線量管理と評価
- Author:
Kunihiro TANI
;
Yuki IZUMIKAWA
;
Yoshiharu SATO
;
Fumiaki SATO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Journal of the Japanese Association of Rural Medicine
2016;65(4):816-822
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
We measured the exposure dose to different parts of the body during general radiography in our hospital and examined the radiographic conditions in comparison with the dose limitation goal announced during a conference held by The Japan Association of Radiological Technologists. In recent years, many researchers have become interested in the exposure dose during radiographic examination. General radiography was discussed at the conference and there is now more certification of facilities with measures aimed at radiation dose reduction. We measured the exposure dose to different parts of the body for 27 items by using a dosimeter and radiation dose estimation software. Basically, radiography conditions in our hospital were below the limitation goal, although some items were above the limitation goal. Even though some were above the limitation goal, we consider that they are within the acceptable range if they are necessary for diagnosis. Through this measure and estimates, all radiation technologists in our hospital have become more conscious of the need to reduce exposure dose.
