Procedure-specific doses to the staff in interventional radiologyAim of the studyThe aim is to determine occupational doses to the staff in interventional radiology and cardiology, by distinguishing doses according to the procedures and the different steps of a given procedure (fluoroscopy/ acquisition mode). Further, the characteristics of personnel dosimeters will be evaluated in particular for the measurement of small doses. ImplementationThe doses to the staff will be measured for selected procedures at selected hospitals. The results will be compared between different procedures and with other x-ray examinations. The characteristics of personnel dosimeters including finger and wrist dosimeters are investigated at the Standard Dosimetry Laboratory of STUK. Dissemination and exploitation of the resultsThe results will be used in estimating the staff doses in interventional radiology and cardiology and for the development of the regulatory control of these applications. CollaboratorsHelsinki University Hospital, Kuopio University Hospital, Central Hospital of Päijät-Häme, Finland, Rados Ltd, Finland and Doseco Ltd, Finland. Timetable2007–2008 Responsible scientistTeuvo Parviainen Page updated 15/05/2009
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