Radiation dose to personnel during percutaneous renal calculus removal

Journal Article · Sat Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1985 · AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.145.6.1261· OSTI ID:6034582

Bush, W H; Jones, D; Brannen, G E

Radiation dose to the radiologist and other personnel was measured during 102 procedures for percutaneous removal of renal calculi from the upper collecting system. A mobile C-arm image intensifier was used to guide entrance to the kidney and stone removal. Average fluoroscopy time was 25 min. Exposure to personnel was monitored by quartz-fiber dosimeters at the collar level above the lead apron. Average radiation dose to the radiologist was 10 mrem (0.10 mSv) per case; to the surgical nurse, 4 mrem (0.04 mSv) per case; to the radiologic technologist, 4 mrem (0.04 mSv) per case; and to the anesthesiologist, 3 mrem (0.03 mSv) per case. Radiation dose to the uroradiologic team during percutaneous nephrostolithotomy is similar to that from other interventional fluoroscopic procedures and is within acceptable limits for both physicians and assisting personnel.

• Research Organization: Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA
• OSTI ID: 6034582
• Journal Information: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Journal Name: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States) Vol. 6; ISSN AAJRD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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