radiological protection of patients

Radiological protection of patients

Radiological Protection in Transition

After a short review of the build-up of operational radiation protection and emergency management in Switzerland, lessons learned from these experiences and from regulatory work, international cooperation and public relations are presented. Recent developments and trends are critically discussed. Introduction To receive the Bo Lindell Award is a great honour, and I am very grateful to the Board...

Optimization of Radiological Protection in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Common Conventional Radiological Procedures: Effectiveness of Increasing the Film to Focus Distance (FFD)

Background Increasing the x-ray film to focus distance (FFD), has been recommended as a practical dose optimization tool for patients undergoing conventional radiological procedures. In the previous study, we demonstrated a 32% reduction in absorbed dose is achievable due to increasing the FFD from 100 to 130 cm during pediatric chest radiography. The aim of this study was to examine whether in...

The Optimisation of Radiological Protection

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International Commission on Radiological Protection

When the radiation source is under control contaminated areas may remain. Authorities will often implement all necessary protective measures to allow people to continue to live there rather than abandoning these areas. In this case the Commission continues to recommend choosing reference levels in the band of 1 to 20 mSv per year, with the long-term goal of reducing reference levels to 1 mSv pe...

Radiological Protection Science and Application

The OECD is a unique forum where the governments of 34 democracies work together to address the economic, social and environmental challenges of globalisation. The OECD is also at the forefront of efforts to understand and to help governments respond to new developments and concerns, such as corporate governance, the information economy and the challenges of an ageing population. The Organisati...