Naslov
A review of radiation protection requirements and dose estimation for staff and patients in ct fluoroscopy

Autori
Teles, Pedro ; Nikodemová, Denisa ; Bakhanova, Elena ; Becker, Frank ; Knežević, Željka ; Pereira, Miguel ; Sarmento, Sandra

Izvornik
Radiation protection dosimetry (0144-8420) 174 (2017), 4; 518-534

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
CT fluoroscopy (CTF) ; radiation protection ; dose assessment of staff and patient

Sažetak
The combination of fluoroscopically guided interventional procedures with computed tomography (CTF) has become widespread around the world. The benefits of CTF include the ability to obtain a real-time visualization of the entire body, increased target accuracy and improved visualization of biopsy needles. Modern CTF units work with variable frame rates for image selection, and therefore the dose distributions for patients and staff can considerably vary, creating growing concern in terms of the occupational exposure of interventionists and the drawback of a higher exposure of the patient. A literature review of the latest CTF publications is summarized in this article. A wide range of CTF studies reveal different treatment methods used in clinical practice, and therefore the differences in the exposures between them ; as well as in the radiation protection tools and dose monitoring. Further optimization of radiation protection methods, harmonization of exposure patterns as well as training and education of CTF staff on the basis of the information in the survey, are strongly recommended.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Fizika, Kemija

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