Radiological Protection in Medicine; OCHRONA RADIOLOGICZNA W MEDYCYNIE
S>A review of radiological protection theory and systems, directed toward medical considerations is given. Examples of the types of radioactive materials and types of radiation to which humans might be exposed, the phenomena of energy loss by these types of radiation, and the effects of these transfers of energy in humans, in animals, and in matter in general, are discussed. The present limits (1961) for dose rates and exposures, under various conditions, to the several types of radiation are categorized. The shielding effects of some materials are tabulated; the data for x radiation are prevalent. Arrangement of equipment and recommended procedures for operation of x-ray devices in medical practice and diagnostic studies are described. The uses of radiation, x rays in particular, in medical therapy for various illnesses and diseases are discussed in detail. Methods of handling and disposing of radioactive wastes are presented, taking into consideration radiological protection and safety of the workers. (R.P.R.)
- Research Organization:
- Poland. Biuro Pelnomocnika Rzadu do Spraw Wykorzystania Energii Jadrowej, Warsaw
- NSA Number:
- NSA-16-002913
- OSTI ID:
- 4817552
- Report Number(s):
- NP-10713
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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