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Extracorporeal irradiation of blood: dosimetry corrected for shortened erythrocyte lifespans

Journal Article · · Exp. Hematol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5859830
The amount of radiation delivered to erythrocytes during extracorporeal irradiation of blood (ECIB) has been described using Poisson distribution statistics. The Poisson expression for erythrocyte radiation dose distribution was simplified by considering the slight dilution of blood with fluid that is initially in the extracorporeal tubing. An algorithm was devised that allows curtailed lifespans of irradiated erythrocytes to be taken into account in a short computer program of radiation dosimetry for ECIB. Radiation doses to erythrocytes with and without lifespan corrections are compared.
Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY
OSTI ID:
5859830
Journal Information:
Exp. Hematol.; (United States), Journal Name: Exp. Hematol.; (United States) Vol. 1; ISSN EXHMA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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