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Manual on radiation protection in hospital and general practice. Volume 1. Basic protection requirements

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7306761
A general review of the radiation protection requirements common to all medical applications of ionizing radiation and radionuclides is presented in the first volume of a three-part series dealing with the radiation protection of patients, occupationally exposed persons, and the public. The series is directed to national authorities, hospital administrators, supervisors, hospital workers, teachers, and others who have responsibility in the area of radiation protection. A general knowledge of radiation and biology on the part of the reader is assumed. The first volume opens with a general discussion of X-rays, electrons, radiation from radionuclides, interaction of radiation with matter, basic dosimetry, the biological effects of ionizing radiation, and risk evaluation. Principal objectives of radiation protection are identified, and data on maximum permissible levels are presented. Subsequent chapters address the following topics: (1) radiation equipment and operating procedures (diagnostic X-ray installations, X-ray beam therapy, gamma-ray installations for teletherapy, brachytherapy, unsealed sources for therapeutic use, and diagnostic use of unsealed sources); (2) planning of radiation facilities, (levels of medical care, centralization and decentralization of radiation facilities, diagnostic X-ray facilities, therapy facilities, and nuclear medicine and therapy with unsealed sources); (3) shielding design (diagnostic radiology, radiotherapy, and nuclear medicine and therapy); and (4) the organization of radiation protection (assignment of responsibilities and general duties, legal responsibilities, safety checks, and refresher courses and symposiums). The implementation of radiation surveys before, during, and after the installation of radiation equipment is described, as are elements of personnel monitoring and health supervision. A list of commonly used radionuclides and illustrations of a design for protective shielding are appended. An index is pro
Research Organization:
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York (USA)
OSTI ID:
7306761
Report Number(s):
HRP-0010759
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English