Study of Radiation Safety Concerns in Departments of Diagnostic Radiology of various Hospitals of Kashmir valley

JMS SKIMS ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
M Mohib-ul Haq ◽  
Ghulam Mohammad Mir ◽  
Nazir Ahmad Khan ◽  
Mohammad Ashraf Teli ◽  
M Maqbool Lone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Control Panel ◽  
Kashmir Valley ◽  
Radiation Level ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Permissible Limits ◽  
Radiation Workers

BACKGROUND: A primary consideration in any radiographic procedure is to reduce the dose to the patient and the operator while still achieving the diagnostic goals. OBJECTIVE: To study the radiation exposure and protective measures in different units of various hospitals in Kashmir valley in compliance to recommendations from regulatory authorities. METHODS: Twenty-eight stationary X-ray units of various major hospitals of the Kashmir Valley were surveyed by the radiation safety group of SKIMS. Panoramic survey meter, Thyac-V survey meter-470A, Prima-7 digital survey meters were used for radiation exposure estimations. The radiation level measurements were carried out at different critical locations like control console, door and the corridor adjacent to the Diagnostic equipment and were compared with the standards of AERB and IAEA. RESULTS: Of the 28 stationary X-Ray units identified 21 were functional and surveyed. Seventy seven Radiation workers (Technicians) operating these units perform about 1335 diagnostic procedures daily on these units. Out of 21 X-ray units surveyed, 9 (42.86%) had dose rate at the control panel within the permissible limits and 12(57.14%) had exposure levels higher than permissible limits. The dose levels at the door and corridor were exceeding the permissible limits in all the units. Most of the radiation workers had no concept of radiation protective measures and did not use any personal radiation monitoring device like TLD (Thermo-luminescent dosimeter). CONCLUSIONS: To avoid radiation exposure, the radiation safety measures ought to be strictly followed which is possible by making the concerned authorities answerable and accountable. Also the radiation workers need to be made aware of hazards of radiation exposure, importance of using personnel monitoring devices and providing knowledge about the safety measures. (JMS 2010;13(2):51-55)

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.

Best Practice Keselamatan Radiasi di Rumah Sakit Hermina Karawang

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rini Marini ◽  
◽  
Saleh Budi Santoso ◽  
Angga Tomala ◽  
Candra Setiawan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ct Scan ◽  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Reference Level ◽  
Diagnostic Reference Level ◽  
Exposure Test ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Radiation Workers ◽  
Leakage Radiation

Radiation safety is an action taken to protect workers, community members, and the environment from radiation hazards. The purpose of writing is to realize the best practice of radiation safety culture at Hermina Hospital Karawang. This descriptive study conducted interviews, observations, discussions, and direct measurements from 2020 to 2021. Using the Thermoluminescence Dosemeter (TLD) badge for radiation workers in 2020, 80% of all radiation workers used the TLD badge, and 20% did not because officers forgot and limited use when working in the covid room area. Radiation danger signs have been posted at all examination doors and radiology registration windows. Radiologists always turn on the lights every time they do an X-ray examination. All radiology employees at Hermina Hospital have performed routine health checks at least once a year. The test results of the apron pass fit for use; there is no visible damage in the form of tears, waves, or other damage. The results of the radiation exposure test in the conventional radiology room in the operator's room were 0.063µSv/h, behind the operator's door 0.143 Sv/h, in the administration room 0.087 Sv/h, at the radiology entrance 0.057 Sv/h, the medical gas room and parking area of 0.029 Sv/h and 0.08 Sv/h. The results of radiation exposure test in the area for the CT Scan, namely in the operator's room of 0.046 Sv/h, behind the operator's door 0.118 Sv/h, the entrance to the CT Scan room 0.204 Sv/h, in the poly room and parking area of 0.125 Sv/h, and 0.041 Sv/ h. The results of the exposure test were declared safe from radiation leakage. Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) Hermina Karawang Hospital has participated in online PPR requalification in 2021. The local Diagnostic Reference Level (DRL) value of Hermina Karawang Hospital for non-contrast head CT, namely with CTDIvol = 38.26 mGy and DLP = 777.29 mGy.cm. The implementation of radiation safety best practices at Hermina Hospital has been carried out routinely following applicable regulations regarding radiation safety. It takes consistency and high discipline for radiation workers and hospital management in maintaining the quality of hospital radiation safety. Keywords: Radiation safety, best practice, Diagnostic Reference Level (DRL)

scholarly journals A Study on Some Physical Parameters Related to Image Quality and Radiation Safety in Diagnostic Radiology

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-17
Author(s):  
Mahfuza Begum ◽  
AS Mollah ◽  
MA Zaman ◽  
M Haq ◽  
AKM Mizanur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Image Quality ◽  
Radiation Dose ◽  
Exposure Time ◽  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Control Panel ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Output Radiation ◽  
Tube Voltage ◽  
Waiting Room ◽  
X Ray

Different essential radiographic parameters were studied in order to assess radiographic image quality ensuring reduction of radiation exposure in some diagnostic X-ray facilities of Bangladesh. Different parameters for developing and fixing liquid were investigated in order to eliminate improper film processing techniques. General information about intensifying screen, radiography and mammography film was also collected. X-ray tube voltage, output radiation dose and exposure time for diagnostic X-ray machines were tested to achieve significant dose reduction without loss of diagnostic information. It is found that output radiation dose varies in different diagnostic X-ray installations. 70% X-ray installations achieve the recommended value for tube voltage while 87.5% measure the exposure time appropriately. Radiation dose level at patient waiting room, dark room and around control panel was also measured. About 92.5, 85 and 77.5% installations show their results within the acceptance limit at these positions respectively which provide radiation safety for patients, workers and public in diagnostic radiology.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbas.v35i1.7967Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Vol.35, No.1, 7-17, 2011

scholarly journals The Differences of Improving Leukosit in Radiographers at Islamic Hospital Jemursari Surabaya

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Farida Giyartika ◽  
Soedjajadi Keman
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
T Test ◽  
Radiology Department ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Admissions Officers ◽  
Quality Health ◽  
Radiation Workers

Introduction: Health development in Indonesia is influenced by the increasing needs and demands of the community to obtain quality health services. Progress in health service facilities as a form of the use of radiation beams. The utilization of radiation substances in the field of health care is a source of danger for radiation workers in the radiology department. X-ray radiation has an impact on human health, especially the health of radiographers. The purpose of this study was to analyze the increase in leukocytes due to X-ray radiation exposure in workers exposed (radiographers) with unexposed workers (admissions officers) at the Jemursari Islamic Hospital in Surabaya. Methods: This study used an analytic observational study, using a cross sectional research design, and the analysis used was the independent t-test and mann whitney. Research subjects numbered 18 respondents taken from the population in accordance with specified criteria. Result and Discussion: The results showed there was no difference between exposed workers (radiographers) and unexposed workers (admissions officers) on increased leukocytes due to X-ray radiation exposure. Lymphocyte variables were not significantly different (independent t-test p = 0.137), monocyte variable no significant difference (independent t-test p = 0.525), neutrophil variable no significant difference (independent t-test p = 0.137), eosinophil variable no significant difference (mann whitney p = 0.27), there is no significant difference in the basophile variable (independent t-test p = 0.738). Conclusion:X-ray radiation exposure does not affect the increase in leukocytes in the blood in radiology workers. 

scholarly journals Factors Affecting X-ray Radiation Safety Measures in the Radiology Unit of Putri Hijau Hospital, Medan

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnes Ferusgel
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Safety Work

The problems examined in this study are about the safety measures of x-ray radiation in the radiology unit of Putri Hijau Hospital, Medan. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the safety measures of workers in the radiology unit of Putri Hijau Hospital, Medan. This type of research uses a cross sectional study. The population in this study were all workers in the radiology unit of Putri Hijau Medan Hospital, which numbered 30 people as radiology workers. The study sample used a total population of 30 people. Data analysis uses multiple logistic regression analysis. The results showed that there was an influence of sex (p = 0.032), knowledge (p = 0.049) and work attitude (0.019) on occupational health and safety measures of workers in the Radiology Unit of Putri Hijau Hospital Medan. It is recommended to research sites to routinely make training on X-ray radiation safety work and monitor workers, especially radiology units, to always act according to the rules of occupational safety and health. Keywords: Knowledge, Attitudes, Workers, X-Ray Radiation Safety Measures

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.

scholarly journals Implementation of Radiation Safety Utilization of Fluoroscopy Baggage Scanner at Port

2019 ◽  
Vol 125 ◽  
pp. 04008
Author(s):  
Sri Mulyati ◽  
Rini Indrati ◽  
Rasyid ◽  
Siti Masrochah ◽  
Luthfi Rusyadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Radiation Safety ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Lead Glass ◽  
Exposure Rate ◽  
Radiation Workers ◽  
Radiation Testing ◽  
Exposure Measurements

The effort to ensure radiation safety guarantees for officers and the general public on the use of fluoroscopy baggage scanner is used at the port passenger terminal due to using ionizing radiation. The aim to be achieved is to find out the management of the use of ionizing radiation and related radiation protection according to national and international standards. The research method in this study was an observational survey by observing, interviewing and documenting safety facilities and procedures by performing management for operating fluoroscopy baggage scanner devices at the Port. Based on the results of this study: no operational license for fluoroscopy baggage scanner, radiation workers operator didn’t certify, they don’t have personal monitoring dose, they get health monitoring but not well documented, radiation testing has not been carried out for radiation workers and passengers. Radiation exposure measurements using surveymeter detected both for passengers and radiation workers around the fluoroscopy baggage scanner device was declared safe because the radiation exposure rate detected was below 1 µSv/h (FDA), PP No. 33 of 2007, Perka Bapeten No. 7 of 2009 and Perka Bapeten No. 4 of 2013. But it can be optimized by lead glass or lead apron.

Analisis Uji Paparan Radiasi di Ruang Isolasi Covid-19 RSUD Karawang

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
Neng Dheni Widayanti ◽  
◽  
Rini Marini ◽  
Inez Noviani Indah
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Radiation Safety ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Exposure Test ◽  
Isolation Room ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Safe Limits ◽  
National Disaster

Introduction: WHO has declared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) a global pandemic. The Indonesian government stated that COVID-19 was a national disaster. Objective: Conduct a radiation exposure examination for the workplace area around the isolation room for COVID-19 at Kerawang Hospital. This examination ensures radiation safety, which is then used as an evaluation material to improve radiation safety. Methods: Descriptive study with direct measurements in the COVID-19 isolation room with measurement points in several treatment rooms frequently examined chest X-rays. Calculation of the exposure test by calculating the measured value minus the background value then multiplying the calibration factor. Results and Discussion: Measurement of radiation exposure test was carried out in 3 locations, namely in the emergency covid x-ray room, room 107, and room 112. The measurement results from the emergency COVID-19 x-ray room showed that the exposure to the parking area was 0.13 μSv. Measurements from room 107 obtained exposure in the changing room for nurses of 0.113 μSv / h, Nurse Station of 0.063 μSv / h, and the doctor’s room of 0.149 μSv /h. For measurements from room 112, radiation exposure in the anteroom room was 0.205 μSv /h, Nurse Station was 0.123 μSv /h, and the doctor’s room was 0.183 μSv /h. Thus, the radiation exposure tests in several locations in the COVID-19 isolation room at the Karawang Hospital were below 0.25 μSv /h for the general public or were declared safe. Conclusions and suggestions: The results of radiation exposure tests in several locations of the COVID-19 isolation room at Karawang Hospital are still within safe limits, carried out to provide safety and comfort for doctors and paramedics working in their respective workspaces and working in the covid room area both in terms of safety in dealing with patients or from radiation safety.

scholarly journals Analisis Keselamatan Radiasi Tindakan Radiologi Intervensional dan Kateterisasi Jantung Vaskular di Cath-Lab Room RSUP Dr. Sardjito

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-22
Author(s):  
Fransiska Dian ◽  
Bagaswoto Poedjomartono ◽  
Toto Trikasjono
Keyword(s):  
Interventional Radiology ◽  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Average Dose ◽  
Environmental Radiation ◽  
Personal Protection Equipment ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Reduce Radiation Dose ◽  
Radiation Workers ◽  
Structural Barrier ◽  
Safe Condition

Background: Attention control in interventional radiology is not yet optimal if compared with diagnostic radiology, but the risk of radiation in interventional radiology is greater than the diagnostic radiology.Objective: To evaluate the level of radiation safety measures by conducting analysis on interventional radiology and vascular cardiac catheterization both therapy and diagnosis in Cath-Lab Room, especially in the Cath-Lab Room 2 of Radiology Unit, RSUP Dr. Sardjito.Materials and methods: Evaluation is done on the structural design of retaining, the leakage rate of X-ray machine, the environmental rate of radiation exposure and dose of radiation workers by comparing between the data with theory.Results: Most of the thick primary and secondary structural barrier has a thickness sufcient although there are still some parts are less. Average of environmental radiation exposure rate is 0,01664 ?R/hr. Then, average of radiation leak rate is 9,225 mR/hr. The average dose received by the doctors and assistants are still far from 20 mSv/year as Dose Value Limit, that is 19,2242 ?Sv/measures for physicians and 9,403 ?Sv/measures for the assistant. The number of measure in the Cath-Lab Room 2 so as not to exceed the NBD 20 mSv/year is a 1.040 measure by doctor and 1.305 act by assistant.Conclusions: In general, the examination room and X-ray machine in Cath Lab Room 2 of Radiology Unit, RSUP Dr. Sardjito Yogyakarta is in a safe condition to operate. Designing of structural barrier, control of environmental radiation exposure rates and the rate of leakage of X-ray machine, and the use of personal protection equipment can reduce radiation dose of Cath-Lab Room 2 sta? in to the lowest possible value so as to ensure the safety of sta? and the community around the Cath-Lab Room 2.

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