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REDUCTION OF RADIATION HAZARDS IN THE USE OF RADIUM AND SIMILAR SOURCES. II. THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REMOTE HANDLING ROOM FOR RADIOACTIVE SOURCES

Journal Article · · Brit. J. Radiol.
The construction of a room suitable for handling sources, solid and liquid, in such a manner as to reduce the body dose to a low level and to eliminate the high hand and finger dose completely is described. The plan of the room consists of such items as a radium safe, storage of avoids and uterine tubes, needle threading, cleaning and sterilization of lead pots, storage of applicators and carrying pots, and trolleys. Safety measures and cost of items are also mentioned. (P.C.H.)
Research Organization:
Middlesex Hospital, London
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-15-022576
OSTI ID:
4045801
Journal Information:
Brit. J. Radiol., Journal Name: Brit. J. Radiol. Vol. Vol: 34
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English