Radiation protection issues with the use of mini C-arm image intensifiers in surgery in the upper limb. Optimisation of practice and the impact of new regulations.
Sinha
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University of Derby, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, England.
Evans
S J
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Arundell
M K
MK
Burke
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D001132:Arm / Q000601:surgery; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011834:Radiation Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods*; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013997:Time Factors