Essays about: "ALARA: As Low As Reasonably Achievable"

Found 2 essays containing the words ALARA: As Low As Reasonably Achievable.

1. 1. Assessment of two optimization strategies for pediatric computed tomography examinations: Bismuth shielding & organ-based tube current modulation

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Fysikum

   Author : Sofia Skyttner; [2017]
   Keywords : Pediatric CT Computed Tomography Bismuth TCM tube current modulation optimization organ dose eye breast;

   Abstract : Background: It is well known that pediatric patients are different from adult patients. Not only are children of a smaller physical size, but their anatomy differs as well. They are also more vulnerable to ionizing radiation than adults are, since their larger attributable life-time risk for cancer. READ MORE

3. 2. Modeling of scatter radiation during interventional X-ray procedures

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Avdelningen för radiologiska vetenskaper; Linköpings universitet/Medicinska fakulteten

   Author : Emelie Rehn; [2015]
   Keywords : medical staff; personnel; practitioner; staff exposure; physician; operator; occupational exposure; radiation protection; protection in medical x-ray imaging; x-ray exposure; radiation dose; radiation scatter; fluoroscopy; interventional x-ray procedures; interventional radiology; angiography; fluoroscopically guided procedures; interventional radiology dosimetry; interventional cardiology dosimetry; catheterization interventions;

   Abstract : During catheterized x-ray interventions the patient and medical staff is exposed to scatter radiation, as a consequence of tissue interactions. Ionizing radiation for medical purpose is potentially dangerous and can cause malignancy, skin damage and more. READ MORE