[Radiation protection of operators during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography].
Radiation hazards to operators performing retrograde endoscopic cholangio-pancreatographies (RECP) have been investigated. The principles and central elements of French medical radioprotection legislation are recalled. Doses received by the operators, over a one month period representative of their usual work, were measured in two ways: by using a ionisation chamber and with thermoluminescent detectors worn by the staff. Extrapolated to 12 months, the results were inferior to the annual reglementary dose limit: whole body < 1.2 mSv (against 50 mSv), eye lens = 38.4 mSv (against 150 mSv). Further means for reducing dose levels are proposed.
Germanaud
J
J
Service de Médecine Préventive, Centre Hospitalier Régional, Orléans.
Legoux
J L
JL
Sabattier
R
R
Causse
X
X
Trinh
D H
DH
D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010564:Personnel, Hospital; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011835:Radiation Protection
Radioprotection des opérateurs lors des cholangio-pancréatographies rétrogrades endoscopiques.