Radiation Protection in Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Radiation Oncology

Radiation Protection and Dose Monitoring in Medical Imaging

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 232-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald Frush ◽  
Charles R. Denham ◽  
Marilyn J. Goske ◽  
James A. Brink ◽  
Richard L. Morin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Dose Monitoring

Radiation protection in medical imaging

Radiography ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Penelope Engel-Hills
Keyword(s):  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Radiation Protection

scholarly journals The effect of X-ray radiation on the human body - pros and cons. Radiation protection in medical imaging and radiotherapy

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (0) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Zhenya Zhekova-Maradzhieva ◽  
Bistra Velchovska ◽  
Atanas Uzunov ◽  
Evgeniya Ivanova ◽  
Desislava Petrova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Human Body ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Pros And Cons

scholarly journals Assessment of the Knowledge of CT Scanner Operators on the Use of Dose Reduction Software Called Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) During a CT Scan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eddy Fotso Kamdem ◽  
Odette Ngano Samba ◽  
Serge Abogo ◽  
Joshua Tambe ◽  
Jean Claude Mballa Amougou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Dose Reduction ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Ct Scanner ◽  
Wrong Answer ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Radiology Technicians ◽  
Public And Private Hospitals

Abstract Objectif : Evaluate the knowledge of medical imaging technicians on the use of dose reduction software and the concept of patient radiation protection.Materials and methods : Descriptive and analytical transversal study from January 1 to December 1, 2020, conducted in the radiology and medical imaging services of Cameroon's public and private hospitals with a CT scanner. It was the first study on this topic that was conducted in Cameroon. This study was conducted from a questionnaire distributed to all medical imaging technicians in 10 country hospitals relating to the notions of dose reduction software and patient radiation protection.Results: 80 questionnaires were distributed and analyzed. The average age of medical imaging technicians was 30 years old. There were 32 women and 48 men. Most of the medical imaging technicians worked in private centers (n = 6). 75% of medical imaging technicians had been in practice for more than 5 years. 75% of medical imaging technicians gave the wrong answer regarding the use of dose reduction software. Finally, only a third of the practitioners had received training in patient radiation protection.Conclusion : Although the majority of medical imaging technicians declares to take into account the dangers related to ionizing radiation during examinations, a broader dissemination of patient radiation protection training and the use of dose reduction software, particularly during the initial curriculum. Radiology technicians could be one of the solutions to improve the knowledge of hospital practitioners in patient radiation protection. However, the use of ionizing radiation, however, need to know and take into account the potential risks of radio-induced cancer linked to high X-ray doses.

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