Exposure of radiologists to scattered radiation during radiodiagnostic examinations.
The exposure to scattered radiation was measured on both hands, the forehead and gonads of six radiologists by means of thermoluminescent dosimeters in two fluoroscopy rooms. Exposure of the forehead was found not to exceed approximately 1% of the maximum permissible exposure (MPD) (3% pursuant to NCRP (recommendations). During examinations of the colon, the exposure of the right hand proved to be significantly higher compared to the left. There was only slight exposure to the gonads as measured behind the apron.
D004781:Environmental Exposure; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011830:Radiation Effects; D011871:Radiology; D012542:Scattering, Radiation; D013819:Thermoluminescent Dosimetry