Naslov
Radiation protection of patients in diagnostic radiology: status of practice in five Eastern-European countries, based on IAEA project

Autori
Ciraj bjelac, Olivera ; Beganović, Adnan ; Faj, Dario ; Gershan, Vesna ; Ivanović, Sonja ; Videnović, Ivan ; Rehani, Madan

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Roentgenologia. Supplement / Hadjidekov, V - Sofija, 2010, 32-33

Skup
Conference on Radiation Protection in Medicine

Mjesto i datum
Varna, Bugarska, 01.09.2010. - 03.09.2010

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Radiation protection; diagnostic radiology; IAEA

Sažetak
Purpose: To investigate status of imaging technology and practice in five countries in Eastern-European region (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia) and evaluate the impact of IAEA projects on radiation protection of patients. Method: Information collected included: status of technology used in diagnostic radiology as age of units, type of generators, availability of CT units, mammography units, and digital imaging equipment, use of fluoroscopy for positioning, photofluorography, chest fluoroscopy, radiography technique, CT protocols used and patterns of dealing with pregnancy in diagnostic radiology. Using standardized IAEA protocol for dose measurements, patient doses in interventional procedure, conventional radiography, mammography and Ct were assessed. Results: In diagnostic radiology, the number of digital units is increasing, but single phase generators or units older than 30 year are still in use (more than 40% in some countries). Obsolete practice of use of fluoroscopy for positioning, photofluorography, chest fluoroscopy and soft-beam technique for chest radiography is occasionally or regularly in use. On the other hand, modern units such as mulitislice CT or digital mammography are available in all participating countries, however, adult CT protocol is still in use for examination of children and there is lack of adequate medical physics support in hospitals. In two countries, the awareness of pregnancy issues following exposure and necessity for termination is not adequate. Results on patient dose measurements in interventional radiology, conventional radiography, mammography and CT as a first efforts to reflect the actual practice in the participating countries, were in line with similar studies in other countries, however, dose variation indicated a significant scope for optimization. Based on dose measurement results, points were optimisation is needed were identified, corrective measures proposed and appropriate follow up actions were taken. Conclusions: The IAEA project was a learning process and experience for all participants. The work helped in creating awareness of radiation protection issues and initiation of actions to improve the situation of radiation protection in diagnostic and interventional radiology in all participating countries.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Fizika, Temeljne medicinske znanosti

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