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VOL. 6, ISSUE 2 (2024)
Scattered radiation survey of various radiological X-Ray units
Authors
Balwinder Kumar Thapa
Abstract

This study of scattered radiation is focusing on its implications for patient, ooccupational/Radiation worker and general public. Scattered radiation is a biological product of the interaction between primary X-rays and matter, if not properly controlled can poses potential health risks. This survey was conducted in a Radiodiagnosis department by using dosimeters strategically placed in various locations to record radiation doses [1].

Aim and opjective: The goal of this study was to measure X-Ray radiations from various radiological units installed in the department of Radiodiagnosis (X-ray) in a tertiary Health Care Centre in North India in order to ensure that the Patient, ooccupational/Radiation worker and general public are safe and protected and are getting minimum radiation dose during radiological examinations.

Hence this survey was mainly done to measure the scattered radiation dose from various Radiological X-Ray units both for Occupational/Radiation worker and Member of public [2]

Methods and materials: Tests were performed on monthly basis for a period of six months from January, 2023 to June, 2023 on 10 Radiological X-Ray units/machines installed in the department of Radiodiagnosis with the help of:

1. Dosimeter (FLUKE 451, VICTOREEN) for measuring the doses and

2. Water Phantom (General/costume made) of 10 litres in place of patient to get the exposure and measure the scatter radiation by dosimetry [3-4].

Result: The maximum scattered radiation dose for radiation worker recorded was 9.37mR/week. (23.42%) and the minimum scattered radiation dose recorded was 3.08mR/week. (7.70%). The maximum scattered radiation dose for Member of public recorded was 1.87mR/week. (93.50%) and the minimum scattered radiation dose recorded was 0.05mR/week. (2.50%) [5-7].

Conclusion: The entire measured scattered radiation doses for radiation worker and Member of public were found to be within the permissible dose limits.
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Pages:26-31
How to cite this article:
Balwinder Kumar Thapa "Scattered radiation survey of various radiological X-Ray units". International Journal of Radiology Research, Vol 6, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 26-31
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