title: Procedures for interstitial radioactive gold grains.
abstract: Detailed implantation procedures and safety guidelines for use of interstitial radioactive gold grains are presented. These guidelines have been found to be of practical value for personnel involved with the implant to ensure compliance with regulations but are not necessarily the only procedures which could be utilized. Topics covered include: Description of Grains and Implantation, Management and Planning of Au-198, Source Logging, Source Transportation, Source Accounting During and After Implant, Room Monitoring, Recording, Dosimetry Films, Nursing Procedures, Levels in Patients Containing Radioactivity, and Patient Discharge of Radioactive Patients.
authors.affiliation: University of Louisville, KY 40202.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Sharma
mesh_terms: D001918:Brachytherapy; D006050:Gold Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D011834:Radiation Monitoring; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011874:Radiometry
chemical_list: D006050:Gold Radioisotopes