The purpose of this study was to introduce and describe the development of RadShield, a Java-based graphical user interface (GUI), which provides a base design that uniquely performs thorough, spatially distributed calculations at many points and reports the maximum air-kerma rate and barrier thickness for each barrier pursuant to NCRP Report 147 methodology. Semiautomated shielding design calc...

This paper describes a user focused approach to the design of made-to-measure pressure emitting contemporary garments for children who are affected by the development disorder sensory integrative dysfunction (SID). These garments aim to aid the integration of tactile (touch), vestibular (movement) and proprioceptive (body position) sensations. The approach builds on previous pressure garment st...

The heat transferred through protective clothing under long wave radiation compared to a reference condition without radiant stress was determined in thermal manikin experiments. The influence of clothing insulation and reflectivity, and the interaction with wind and wet underclothing were considered. Garments with different outer materials and colours and additionally an aluminised reflective ...

The aim of this study was to perform a detailed analysis of the air kerma values around a Liac mobile linear accelerator working in a conventional operating room (OR) for IORT. The Liac delivers electron beams at 4, 6, 8 and 10 MeV. A radiation survey to determine photon leakage and scatter consisted of air kerma measurements on a spherical surface of 1.5 m radius, centered on the titanium exit...

Background: This paper presents a method to reduce radiation exposure during mammography by analysing the doses to ipsilateral and contralateral breasts and to adjacent organs by evaluating material-dependent shielding performance.  Materials and Methods: Six target-filter combinations (Mo-Mo, Mo-Rh, Rh-Rh, Rh-Mo, W-Mo, W-Rh) were tested by measuring the doses delivered to the breasts and adjac...

BACKGROUND Fluoroscopic guidance may be utilized in some bronchoscopic procedures, including ultrasound-guided bronchoscopy for investigation of peripheral pulmonary lesions. Some authors have suggested this procedure may be performed without fluoroscopy, to minimize risks due to radiation exposure. However, the radiation dose has never been quantified, so the risk remains unknown. OBJECTIVE ...

X-Ray Detection and Shielding In article number 2206782, Jian-Qiang Wang, Jian Lin, co-workers demonstrate a bifunctional platform for X-ray detection shielding, which is realized by stepwise crystallization of millimeter-scale thorium cluster single crystals. The judicious synergy between high-Z cations 3-(pyridin-4-yl)benzoate ligands gives rise to radiochromic nanocluster, whose attenuation ...

Contact person: [email protected] INTRODUCTION There has been much recent research interest in microclimate cooling for individuals working in hot climates whilst wearing protective clothing (Bomalaski et al. 1995; Chen et al. 1997; Cheuvront et al. 2003; Chinevere et al. 2008). Attempts have been made to develop cooling garments that augment convective (air cooled garments), conductive...

It has recently been suggested that lycra garments are helpful for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Twelve children, with athetosis, ataxia, and spasticity, were fitted with lycra garments (Kendall-Camp UK Ltd). Scores on the Paediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) scales were determined before and after wearing the garment for at least 6 hours a day for 6 weeks. Five children wi...