Evaluation of radiation exposure from diagnostic radiology examinations: general recommendations. Final report

Technical Report · Thu Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985

OSTI ID:6066292

A primary goal of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, FDA, is to optimize the medical radiation that the American public receives by minimizing unnecessary radiation exposure and improving the diagnostic benefit from the necessary exposure. Previous steps toward this goal have included a performance standard for the manufacture and installation of x-ray equipment, quality assurance guidance for the maintenance of the equipment, training in the proper use of the equipment, and selection criteria for x-ray examinations. Recommendations are listed that introduce an additional basic step. They are based in part on comments received from the public.

• Research Organization: Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD (USA). Center for Devices and Radiological Health
• OSTI ID: 6066292
• Report Number(s): PB-86-125903/XAB; HHS/PUB/FDA-85-8246
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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