Dosimetric studies of the eye lens using a new dosemeter – Surveys in interventional radiology departments

Pirchio, Rosana; Sánchez, Héctor Jorge; Domazet, W.

doi:10.1016/j.radmeas.2014.02.005

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“…In recent years, a number of articles have been published that analyse eye lens exposure for employees in interventional radiology [11,[14][15][16][17]. To a large extent, this is the result of the ORAMED [18] project, the main objective of which was to obtain a set of standardised data on extremity and eye lens doses for staff involved in interventional radiology and cardiology, and to optimise their radiation protection.…”

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Is eye lens dosimetry needed in nuclear medicine?

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“…During the ORAMED project (Vanhavere et al 2012) a new calibration phantom, a cylinder 20 cm height, 20 cm diameter, water filled, with 0.5 cm PMMA walls (Gualdrini et al 2011, Bordy et al 2011a) was suggested (see figure 1). The same phantom has also been used for eye lens dosemeter calibration by other research groups (Gilvin et al 2013, Eakins et al 2014, Pirchio, 2014.…”

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“…Finally, another type of eye lens dosemeter described in the literature was designed and calibrated at the National Atomic Energy Commission of Argentina to evaluate H p (3) (Pirchio et al 2014). It consists of 7 LiF: Mg, Ti type thermoluminiscent detectors, with dimensions of 3.2 mm × 3.2 mm × 0.89 mm.…”

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Eye lens monitoring for interventional radiology personnel: dosemeters, calibration and practical aspects ofH_p(3) monitoring. A 2015 review

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A thorough literature review about the current situation on the implementation of eye lens monitoring has been performed in order to provide recommendations regarding dosemeter types, calibration procedures and practical aspects of eye lens monitoring for interventional radiology personnel. Most relevant data and recommendations from about 100 papers have been analysed and classified in the following topics: challenges of today in eye lens monitoring; conversion coefficients, phantoms and calibration procedures for eye lens dose evaluation; correction factors and dosemeters for eye lens dose measurements; dosemeter position and influence of protective devices. The major findings of the review can be summarised as follows: the recommended operational quantity for the eye lens monitoring is H p (3). At present, several dosemeters are available for eye lens monitoring and calibration procedures are being developed. However, in practice, very often, alternative methods are used to assess the dose to the eye lens. A summary of correction factors found in the literature for the assessment of the eye lens dose is provided. These factors can give an estimation of the eye lens dose when alternative methods, such as the use of a whole body dosemeter, are used. A wide range of values is found, thus indicating the large uncertainty associated with these simplified methods. Reduction factors from most common protective devices obtained experimentally and using Monte Carlo calculations are presented. The paper concludes that the use of a dosemeter placed at collar level outside the lead apron can provide a useful first estimate of the eye lens exposure. However, for workplaces with estimated annual equivalent dose to the eye lens close to the dose limit, specific eye lens monitoring should be performed. Finally, training of the involved medical staff on the risks of ionising radiation for the eye lens and on the correct use of protective systems is strongly recommended.

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Dosimetric studies of the eye lens using a new dosemeter – Surveys in interventional radiology departments

Cited by 2 publications

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Is eye lens dosimetry needed in nuclear medicine?

Is eye lens dosimetry needed in nuclear medicine?

Eye lens monitoring for interventional radiology personnel: dosemeters, calibration and practical aspects ofH_p(3) monitoring. A 2015 review

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Eye lens monitoring for interventional radiology personnel: dosemeters, calibration and practical aspects ofHp(3) monitoring. A 2015 review

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