1.Research on on-site medical emergency preparedness and response to nuclear facilities
Bin QIN ; Kang LI ; Changsong HOU
China Medical Equipment 2014;(1):2-4
Objective: To provide reference for on-site medical emergency preparedness and response to nuclear facilities of our country. Methods: On the basis of laws, regulations and standards as well as our experience and research in this field. Results: To provide effective advice for on-site medical emergency preparedness and response. Conclusion:Introduce unclear accident influence, unclear accident emergency system and so on.
2.Research on the design of qualitative quality control testing device for portable medical endoscope optical performance
Jun JI ; Changsong JIANG ; Chunwei HOU
China Medical Equipment 2013;(10):11-12,13
Objective: To design qualitative quality control testing device for portable medical endoscope optical performance. Methods:To install the mounting bracket, uniform light source and testing target, etc and integrate testing of the visual resolution, geometric distortion, color reproduction capability, the dynamic range and the brightness of the image plane on only one testing target. Results:This kind of device can observe the target by eye or monitor. Conclusion:It can realize the function of rapid, qualitative detection for clinical medical endoscope optical performance parameters.
3.The investigation on occupational stress of radiation workers
Jing LIANG ; Qi ZHANG ; Weiguo ZHU ; Zhen ZHANG ; Changsong HOU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2015;35(4):294-296
Objective To study the relationship between occupational stress and metal health of radiation workers.Methods Totally 220 radiation workers were investigated by Chinese perceived stress scales questionnaire,Chinese health questionnaire-12,as well as questionnaire related to radiology.Results The stress score of radiation worker with senior title was 18.18 ± 6.12,which was the lowest of all 220 participants.There was positive relationship between stress score and health score (r =0.484).19.1% of the workers sometimes felt stressed due to the danger of work.Conclusions There are some significantly correlation between occupational stress and metal disorder.More attention should be paid on the occupational stress.Positive measures such as decompression and psychological intervention will be helpful to protect physical and mental health of radiation workers.
4.Shielding calculation and discussion on high energy light source storage ring and synchrotron
Zhen ZHANG ; Xuetao WANG ; Changsong HOU ; Dexing LIAN ; Weiguo ZHU ; Fei CHEN ; Yuwen LI
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2021;41(2):146-150
Objective:To verify and discuss the consistency and applicability of the semi empirical formula and Monte Carlo simulation method in the radiation shielding calculation for high energy synchrotron radiation source.Methods:The semi empirical formula and Monte Carlo simulation were used to calculate the ambient dose equivalent outside of the shielding.Results:The ratio of Jenkins semi empirical formula result to Monte Carlo simulation result was 111%-153%. The ratio of Sakano semi empirical formula result to Monte Carlo simulation result was 201%.Conclusions:For a single shielding material, the semi empirical formula can be simple and conservative to complete the shielding calculation for high-energy electron accelerator. For a variety of shielding materials, Monte Carlo simulation method should be used.
5.Monte Carlo method for proton and heavy ion treatment room shielding calculation
Dexing LIAN ; Zhen ZHANG ; Qingzhao ZHANG ; Qi ZHANG ; Weiguo ZHU ; Jing LIANG ; Changsong HOU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2016;36(8):634-638
Objective To use Monte Carlo method to build a shielding calculation model for the proton and heavy ion treatment room,and to provide a reliable calculation method for shielding design.Methods A Monte Carlo-based FLUKA code was adopted to build the shielding calculation model for the proton and heavy ion treatment room,and to simulate the radiation field distribution in the proton and heavy ion treatment room.The calculation model was verified through the radiation detection around the proton and heavy ions treatment room.Results The FLUKA code-based simulation results were consistent with the radiation detection.Conclusions The shielding calculation model based on FLUKA code can simulate the radiation field from proton and heavy ions.Among the secondary particles,secondary neutrons are the dominant component and the main concern of accelerator shielding design.In shielding calculation,the emphasis should be put on both beam intensity and energy.
6.The investigation on radiation level and radiation protection in nuclear medicine diagnosis workplace
Jing LIANG ; Zhen ZHANG ; Dexing LIAN ; Qi ZHANG ; Weiguo ZHU ; Qingzhao ZHANG ; Changsong HOU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2015;35(1):69-72
Objective To investigate the current situation of radiation protection in nuclear medicine diagnosis workplace.Methods The study was performed in 3 hospitals in northeast,north and central of China from February to December in 2013.The γ dose rate instrument was used to detect the workplace ambient dose equivalent rate of medicine preparation,leaching,packing,injection and imaging.Individual effective dose and equivalent dose were evaluated by photoluminescent dosimeter.Results The ambient dose equivalent rate was up to 1.92 mSv/h at repacking place and 1.2 mSv/h at injection place.The ambient dose equivalent rate of patients after injection was 5.36-240 μ,Sv/h.The hand equivalent dose was 0.01-0.02 mGy.Moreover,there were problems of staff route intersection,as well as the patients after injection staying in the public area.Conclusions Radiation workers should pay more attention to individual protection,and improve the operation proficiency to shorten the operation time.Furthermore,in order to protect public from unnecessary irradiation,there should be some changes in staff route and patients administration.
7.Measurement and discussion of circuit time constants for radiation detectors
Zhen ZHANG ; Changsong HOU ; Jing LIANG ; Qingzhao ZHANG ; Dexing LIAN ; Qi ZHANG ; Weiguo ZHU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2017;37(8):609-613
Objective To measure the circuit time constants of 4 kinds of radiation survey meters (451P ionization chamber dosimeter,6150AD6 + 6150AD-b dose meter,FH40G + FHZ672E-10 dose meter and AT1123 dose meter) and,to discuss the formula of time response correction and its application.Methods In the condition of continuous exposure of X-ray machine,the ambient dose equivalent rates shown by survey meters were recorded.In order to get the circuits time constant,the least squares fittingmethod was used to fit the data using the time response formula of circuit having a capacitance C and a resistance R in series.Results The relative uncertainty of fitted circuit time constants was higher than 20% except for 6150AD6 + 6150AD-b dose meter.The relative uncertainty of fitted r was 8% for 6150AD6 + 6150AD-b dose meter.Conclusions The time required to stabilize the dosimeter readings was 8,5,3 and 2 s,respectively,for the 451P ionization chamber dosimeter,6150AD6 +6150AD-b dose meter,FH40G + FHZ672E-10 dose meter and AT1123 dose meter.The rising trend of their measured values was not fully accordance with the RC circuit time response correction formula.
8.Risk perception of the public living in vicinity of nuclear power plant
Xiaojuan LI ; Changsong HOU ; Chunyan WANG ; Ningle YU ; Ningning LI ; Rihui ZHOU ; Jiayi ZHANG ; Ying LIU ; Quanfu SUN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2008;28(3):269-273
Objective To investigate the attitude toward and perception of the risk of nuclear power plant among the public residing in vicinity of nuclear power plant,as well as the related factors.Methods A face-to-face interview on perceived radiation risks was conducted among 1408 individuals in Liangyungang City, Jiangsu Province.where the Tianwan nuclear power plant was under construction.The four groups was defined according to the distance between the residence of the subjects and the Tianwan nuclear power plant:<4 km,4- 8 km,8-30 km and 30-50 km.A was used to collect information on education,working history,religion, perception of major industries hazards especially nuclear power plant,and major factors may influence their perceptions.Ordinal logistic regression model was used to analyze the data.Results About 91.18% of the interviewee heard about the nuclear power plant,35.36% of them had knowledge about Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident,71.05% of them believed that the nuclear power plant had no negative effects on environments, 37.03% of them believed that the nuclear energy was safe.74.27% of them believed that it was necessary for China to develop nuclear energy.63.29% of them supported the construction of the nuclear power plant in local area.Ordinal logistic regression analysis revealed that the higher education,higher family annual income,male, economic benefits from the nuclear power plant construction,and trust in local government having competency to handling emergencies were positive factors;otherwise,impression on nuclear power plant of bad influences on environment and health were negative factors.An inverted U-shaped with a right tailing relationship between negative attitudes toward nuclear power plant and distance to the plant was found.Conclusions Education, gender,family annual income and expectation of economic benefit returns were the major factors influencing the perception of and attitudes toward nuclear power plant.More works needed to be done to mitigate the negative attitude of the residents in vicinity of nuclear power plant and enhance the public acceptability .
9.Radiological protection detection and dose assessment of selective internal radiotherapy with 90Y resin microspheres
Dexing LIAN ; Shanshan KOU ; Jianfei LU ; Qingzhao ZHANG ; Weiguo ZHU ; Chuanjian WANG ; Changsong HOU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2022;42(5):385-390
Objective:To conduct radiation detection and dose assessment in selective internal radiotherapy with 90Y resin microspheres for the purpose of providing a reference for radiological protection. Methods:The dose rates from radiotherapy with 90Y resin microspheres were detected in the process of each operation at different distances from the body surface of patients the levels of dose to the persons concerned were compared with the relevant national regulations and standards. Results:The estimated dose rates were 1.12-454 μSv/h during 90Y resin microspheres dispensing and 2.06-58.2 μSv/h during surgical procedure. The dose rates at 0.5 h after surgery were 22.7-64.1 μSv/h at 5 cm and 0.82-2.55 μSv/h at 1 m from three patient′s body surface. Assuming treating 200 patients a year, the annual individual effective dose to the radiation workers was 0.12-1.03 mSv/year. The annual individual effective dose to the public, comforters and carers of patients was 0.02-0.24 mSv/year after release of a patient. Conclusions:During the treatment, nursing and release of patients, the radiation doses to workers, carers and the public are lower than the individual dose limit given in the GB18871-2002 basic standards for protection against ionizing radiation and for the safety of radiation sources and the management target value set by of the relevant medical institutions.
10.Analysis of the current status of radiation protection in non-medical sectors in China
Weiguo ZHU ; Changsong HOU ; Peng TONG ; Qingzhao ZHANG ; Qi ZHANG ; Shuxia HAO
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2021;41(4):282-287
Objective:To analyzes the current status of radiation protection in non-medical sectors, together with the vulnerable spots in the prevention and control of occupational radiation sickness in China in order to provides both technical basis for occupational health management in non-medical radiation sectors and the better protection of occupational health benefits for radiation workers.Methods:The monitoring plan for this survey was worked out on the part of the National Institute for Radiological Protection, China CDC. Survey and monitoring of the current status of radiation protection and occupational health management were, under the monitoring the plan, completed by the relevant agencies of all provincial-level regions for the key industries of non-medical sectors countrywide, involving occupational health monitoring, personal dose monitoring, radiation protection monitoring instruments equipped, and radiation protection monitoring in workplace. Based on the survey result , the deficiencies in radiation protection and occupational health monitoring in non-medical sectors were analyzed.Results:The survey of non-medical sectors was divided into general investigation and detailed monitoring, with the general investigations covering 9 075 non-medical institutions in 31 provincial-level regions across the country. Of them, a total of 4 911 institutions within 329 district-level regions received detailed investigation and radiation protection monitoring. As survey result , the X, γ ambient dose equivalent rates for the institutions using ray-generator are greater than 2.5 μSv/h, about 2.35% of the total, with a maximum of 817 μSv/h. The values for those using radioactive sources were greater than 2.5 μSv/h, about 9.57%, with a maximum of 1 700 μSv/h. The frequencies of personal dose monitoring and occupational health examination were 72.9% and 82.1%, respectively.Conclusions:There is still a gap in radiation protection between the current status and the national regulations and standards in non-medical sectors, so both regulation and management of radiation protection should be further strengthened.