Gonadal protection methods in neonatal chest radiography.
The ideal method of gonadal shielding in the neonatal unit provides the greatest radiation protection while minimizing the potential for cross-infection. This study evaluated two common methods of gonadal shielding used during neonatal chest radiography--direct shielding and shadow shielding. For direct shielding, lead was placed over the gonadal region of a phantom. For shadow shielding, lead was placed on top of the crib. Results showed that direct shielding provided a greater reduction in gonadal dose than shadow shielding.
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Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
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D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal / Q000592:standards; D007854:Lead; D008297:Male; D019047:Phantoms, Imaging; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000009:adverse effects; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000592:standards*; D013737:Testis / Q000528:radiation effects*
D007854:Lead