PRACTICAL RADIATION PROTECTION

Journal Article · Sat Jan 10 04:00:00 EST 1959 · Med. J. Australia

OSTI ID:4213104

Johnson, A

The possibility of harmful genetic effects from radiation is discussed. The view is expressed that the contribution to gonad exposure from superficial radiotherapy has probably been overstated. The prudence of taking every precaution to reduce dosage is underlined. The dose measured at the approximate gonad area in the treatment of a series of dermatological patients is listed. Simple and easily applied methods by which this dose can be reduced to low or unmeasurable values are set out. The most important of these are the covering of the table with lead, the use of lead aprons, and the posturing of the patient. The application of these measures by physicians carrying out diagnostic procedures, with accruing protection to their patients and themselves, is pointed out. Mention is made of the value of the routine use of a dosemeter. (auth)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-13-019102
• OSTI ID: 4213104
• Journal Information: Med. J. Australia, Journal Name: Med. J. Australia Vol. Vol: 1
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

DIAGNOSIS
DOSEMETERS
GENETICS
GONADS
HEALTH AND SAFETY
LEAD
MEASURED VALUES
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATION PROTECTION
RADIOTHERAPY
SHIELDING