Procedures for radioactive I-125 seed implants

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1988 · Medical Dosimetry; (USA)

OSTI ID:5514927

Sharma, S C ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Louisville, KY (USA)

Typical safety procedures and guidelines for the use of radioactive I-125 seed implant are presented. Topics covered include: Physical properties, management and planning of I-125, source logging, source transportation, source accounting during and after implant, room monitoring, recording, dosimetry films, nursing procedures, discharge of patient. These guidelines have been found to be of practical value for personnel involved with the implant to ensure compliance with the regulations, but are not necessarily the only procedures that could be utilized.

• OSTI ID: 5514927
• Journal Information: Medical Dosimetry; (USA), Vol. 13:4; ISSN 0739-0211
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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RADIATION PROTECTION
RECOMMENDATIONS
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