title: Using technique factors to predict patient ESE.
abstract: This paper describes a formula for estimating patient skin entrance exposures from representative techniques used in radiographic facilities. A flexible nomogram has been formatted to the parameters of patient dimensions and focal film distance. The corresponding exposure rate (mGy/mAs) is expressed for any assumed projection and selected kilovoltages. This measured approach is a valuable tool for exposure assessment and is in compliance with emerging government standards and the pursuit of the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) concept.
authors.affiliation: State of Washington Department of Health, Division of Radiation Protection, Seattle.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Warner
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011859:Radiography; D012867:Skin; D013679:Technology, Radiologic