Title: Safety Evaluation of X-ray Radiation in Comprehensive Surgical Shelter
Abstract:Objective To assess the radiation safety when using the c-arm X-ray machine in the comprehensive surgical shelter,so as to ensure the health of the medical staff and patients.Methods The radiation dos...Objective To assess the radiation safety when using the c-arm X-ray machine in the comprehensive surgical shelter,so as to ensure the health of the medical staff and patients.Methods The radiation dose detectors were used to assess the radiation doses when the surgical personnel besides the bed operated the c-arm X-ray machine.Results When the C-arm X-ray machine was used during the operation,the mean measurements of the dose rates for the head,neck,chest,abdomen and leg of the medical staff were all lower than those in the national standard.The dose decreased as the distance between the machine and the staff increased,with the mean value lower than that in the national standard.Conclusion The radiation doses of the medical staffs and patients exposed to the C-arm X-ray machine in the surgical shelter is lower than that in the national standard,while the protection awareness and training have to be enhanced in order to defense their health.Read More
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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