title: [Radiation protection of operators during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Service de Médecine Préventive, Centre Hospitalier Régional, Orléans.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Germanaud
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Legoux
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sabattier
authors.forename: X
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Causse
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Trinh
mesh_terms: 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
vernacular_title: Radioprotection des opérateurs lors des cholangio-pancréatographies rétrogrades endoscopiques.