scholarly journals Evaluation of Ionizing Radiation Protection among Radiation Workers in X-ray departments in Erbil City

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 208-212
Author(s):  
Runak T. Ali ◽  
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Safa M. Hameed ◽  
Qasim A. Ali ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Radiation Workers

Pelatihan Keselamatan dan Keamanan Radiasi Pengion di RSUP Dr Kariadi Pada Masa Pandemi

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanggam Ramantisan ◽  
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Siti Akbari Pandaningrum ◽  
Suwardi Suwardi ◽  
Syarifudin Syarifudin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Online Delivery ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Security Training ◽  
Field Practice ◽  
Radiation Workers

Ionizing radiation safety in the medical field, referred to as radiation safety, is an action taken to protect patients, workers, community members, and the environment from the dangers of radiation. One of the efforts to achieve this is by increasing the qualifications of radiation workers in understanding and implementing radiation protection and safety through ionizing radiation safety and security training initiated by the Radiation Protection Officer (PPR) team at Dr. RSUP. Kariadi Semarang. During the current pandemic, implemented the training by modifying what was previously done using face-to-face and field practice into online delivery of material and making videos as a substitute for field practice. As a result, these activities can run well and smoothly. The impression from the training participants stated that this training was beneficial and should be done regularly. Keywords: training, ionizing radiation, radiation protection officer

scholarly journals Radiation protection x-ray in the diagnostic radiology unit kasih ibu kedonganan hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 18-24
Author(s):  
I Ketut Putra ◽  
Ida Bagus Made Suryatika ◽  
I Gusti Agung Ayu Ratnawati ◽  
Gusti Ngurah Sutapa
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
General Public ◽  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Primary Wall ◽  
Dose Limit ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Limit Value ◽  
Room Design ◽  
Radiation Workers

One source of radiation is X-ray aircraft, which utilization must pay attention to safety aspects. Room design is the first step that must be done before the operation of X-ray aircraft. Radiology Unit Kasih Ibu Kedonganan Hospital operates an X-ray aircraft with specifications of 250 kV-85 mA, needs to be tested for radiation exposure which is an integral part of the verification of radiation protection. Test for radiation exposure at least once a year. The purpose of the installation room design is to ensure that workers or the general public around the plant receive radiation exposure that is smaller than the applicable dose limit value (DLV), by the radiation safety provisions that refer to the Decree. BAPETEN No. 7 of 2009 concerning Radiation Safety in the use of radiographic equipment. This study will test exposure to room wall shields associated with radiation workers and the general public. The results showed that all walls A, B, C, D, and E could still completely weaken the rate of X-ray radiation. The highest radiation dose detected on wall B is the primary wall for the Buky stand examination.

scholarly journals Review of the monograph «Scientific bases of radiation protection in modern medicine» Volume 1 «Radiation diagnostics»

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-104
Author(s):  
T. B. Baltrukova
Keyword(s):  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Imaging Modalities ◽  
Petersburg Institute ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Medical Facilities ◽  
Research Institute

This article presents the review on the monograph “Scientific bases of radiation protection in modern medicine “volume 1” X-ray diagnostics “ by M.I. Balonov, V.Yu. Golikov, A.V. Vodovatov, L.A. Chipiga, I.A. Zvonova, S.A. Kalnitsky, S.S. Sarycheva, I.G. Shatsky, edited by Professor M.I. Balonov. – St.-Petersburg Institute of Radiation Hygiene after prof. P.V. Ramzaev, 2019. Due to the increasing use of ionizing radiation in medicine, implementation of new imaging modalities and equipment, increase of the patient and staff doses, the aspects of their radiation protection are very relevant. The monograph is based on the analysis of data from national and foreign studies, as well as the data from own research conducted in the laboratory of radiation hygiene of medical facilities of the St. Petersburg Research Institute of Radiation Hygiene named after Professor P. V. Ramzayev for almost 20 years. It reflects the current trends in radiation protection for various imaging modalities and it will be useful to a wide range of readers, especially specialists in the field of X-ray diagnostics and radiation hygiene.

RADIATION RISK ESTIMATION FROM OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL IMAGING EXPOSURE IN MALAYSIA

2015 ◽  
Vol 75 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
S.R. Yahaya ◽  
Mimi H. Hassim
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Radiation Risk ◽  
Occupational Radiation Exposure ◽  
Medical Radiation ◽  
Radiation Workers ◽  
Occupational Radiation

Ionizing radiation has been increasingly applied in medicine and firmly established as an essential tool for diagnosis. There is high possibility for medical radiation workers to receive doses that are considerably higher than recorded by their dosimeters due to lack of knowledge about ionizing radiation, lack of training in radiation protection, and attitude of the workers themselves toward radiation protection. The purpose of this study is to estimate the radiation risk due to occupational exposure to ionizing radiation among medical diagnostic workers at hospitals in Malaysia. Also the objective is to determine the knowledge of occupational radiation exposure and radiation safety among the workers.  The assessment was made based on the collective doses collected from film badge of the workers. The results of risk assessment show the mean annual collective effective dose based on type of X-ray procedure in this study was 5.445mSv, which is much lower compared to the whole body exposure dose limit, set by the ICRP Publication 60. A survey on knowledge of occupational radiation exposure and radiation safety was conducted using questionnaire and it was found that vast majority of respondents were aware of radiation safety with 91.3% answered the specific questions regarding radiation protection at workplace correctly. Unfortunately only 30.4% of the respondents fully understand the hazard they are exposed to. The study reveals that there is a critical need to educate not only medical radiation workers but also medical doctors and nurses to decrease unnecessary occupational exposure to radiation hazard.

An update on radiation protection and the ionizing radiation regulations

Dental Update ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 443-448
Author(s):  
Lee W Feinberg ◽  
Paul P Nixon
Keyword(s):  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Clinical Relevance ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Different Types

In this article, the risks associated with dental X-ray examinations, the doses from different types of dental x-ray examinations, the principles of radiation protection and the key points set out in the IRR 17 and IRMER 17 legislation, with emphasis on the relevant changes between these new sets of legislation and the preceding IRR 99 and IRMER 2000 legislation, are considered. CPD/Clinical Relevance: An update and overview for the dental team on radiation protection and the relevant legislation.

scholarly journals Material Analysis of Lead Aprons Using Radiography Non-Destructive Testing

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tengku Mohammad Yoshandi ◽  
Hadi Eka Hamdani ◽  
Annisa
Keyword(s):  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Computed Radiography ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Non Destructive Testing ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Lead Apron ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Radiation Worker ◽  
Non Destructive

Lead Apron is a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) against the effect of Ionizing Radiation such as X-ray. It is essential for the radiation worker to wear Radiation Protection Equipment during commissions involving ionizing radiation. In Pekanbaru, Indonesia the most common radiation worker is Radiographer which help in hospital for diagnose. In this study the Lead Apron analyzed were 6 apron which suspected to have fault due to its inappropriate tend using NDT radiography methods. Radiography methods have advantage of graphic presentation of object unlike any NDT-methods. The image produce from radiography were analyzed using Computed Radiography (CR) and measured the defection of the material. There was only 3 of 6 Lead Apron appropriate for radiation protection. 

Preparation, Characterization and Ionizing Radiation Protection Properties of Electrospun Nanofibrous Mats Embedded with Erbium Oxide (Er2O3) Nanoparticles

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 121-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fu Juan Liu ◽  
Qiu Na Cui ◽  
Ji Huan He ◽  
Dong Dong Fei
Keyword(s):  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Composite Nanofibers ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Erbium Oxide ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Protective System ◽  
Protection Capability

Ionizing radiation directly causes serious damage to human health, and a protective system capable of absorbing or reflecting ionizing radiation is required urgently. In this work, electrospun poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and Poly (vinyl Alcohol)/Erbium Oxide (PVA/Er2O3) nanocomposite fibrous mats were fabricated. These PVA or PVA/Er2O3 composite nanofibers were completely characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Furthemore, air permeability and ionizing radiation protection properties of these mats were also measured. Under a certain constant electropinning condition, the PVA or PVA/Er2O3 composite nanofibers showed an excellent morphology. The ionizing radiation protection capability of nanofibrous mats is considerably improved when incorporated with Er2O3 nanoparticles.

Radiological safety and assessment of the performance of X-ray systems in veterinary facilities

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Economides ◽  
C.J. Hourdakis ◽  
C. Pafilis ◽  
G. Simantirakis ◽  
P. Tritakis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Atomic Energy Commission ◽  
Atomic Energy ◽  
Regulatory Control ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Public ◽  
Radiological Safety ◽  
High Level

This paper concerns an analysis regarding the performance of X-ray equipment as well as the radiological safety in veterinary facilities. Data were collected from 380 X-ray veterinary facilities countrywide during the on-site regulatory inspections carried out by the Greek Atomic Energy Commission. The analysis of the results shows that the majority of the veterinary radiographic systems perform within the acceptable limits; moreover, the design and shielding of X-ray rooms as well as the applied procedures ensure a high level of radiological safety for the practitioners, operators and the members of the public. An issue that requires specific attention in the optimization process for the proper implementation of veterinary radiology practices in terms of radiological safety is the continuous training of the personnel. The above findings and the regulatory experience gained were valuable decision-making elements regarding the type of the regulatory control of veterinary radiology practices in the new radiation protection framework.

Requesting physicians’ knowledge of X-radiation exposure from computed tomography scan examinations: A case study of two Nigerian tertiary hospitals

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 36-39
Author(s):  
Samson O. Paulinus ◽  
Benjamin E. Udoh ◽  
Bassey E. Archibong ◽  
Akpama E. Egong ◽  
Akwa E. Erim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Radiation Risk ◽  
Radiological Protection ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Tertiary Hospitals ◽  
Medical Exposure

Objective: Physicians who often request for computed tomography (CT) scan examinations are expected to have sound knowledge of radiation exposure (risks) to patients in line with the basic radiation protection principles according to the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), the Protection of Persons Undergoing Medical Exposure or Treatment (POPUMET), and the Ionizing Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R). The aim is to assess the level of requesting physicians’ knowledge of ionizing radiation from CT scan examinations in two Nigerian tertiary hospitals. Materials and Methods: An 18-item-based questionnaire was distributed to 141 practicing medical doctors, excluding radiologists with work experience from 0 to >16 years in two major teaching hospitals in Nigeria with a return rate of 69%, using a voluntary sampling technique. Results: The results showed that 25% of the respondents identified CT thorax, abdomen, and pelvis examination as having the highest radiation risk, while 22% said that it was a conventional chest X-ray. Furthermore, 14% concluded that CT head had the highest risk while 9% gave their answer to be conventional abdominal X-ray. In addition, 17% inferred that magnetic resonance imaging had the highest radiation risk while 11% had no idea. Furthermore, 25.5% of the respondents have had training on ionizing radiation from CT scan examinations while 74.5% had no training. Majority (90%) of the respondents were not aware of the ICRP guidelines for requesting investigations with very little (<3%) or no knowledge (0%) on the POPUMET and the IR(ME)R respectively. Conclusion: There is low level of knowledge of ionizing radiation from CT scan examinations among requesting physicians in the study locations.

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