Public Health England survey of eye lens doses in the UK medical sector.
J Radiol Prot
; 34(1): 15-29, 2014 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
The ICRP has recently recommended that the occupational exposure limit for the lens of the eye be reduced to 20 mSv in a year, averaged over defined periods of 5 years, with no single year exceeding 50 mSv. There has been concern amongst some groups of individuals, particularly interventional cardiologists and radiologists as well as relevant professional bodies, that implementation of these recommendations into UK law will adversely affect working patterns. However, despite a number of informative European studies, there is currently little UK dosimetry data available upon which judgements can effectively be based. In order to address this knowledge gap, Public Health England has carried out a small, targeted survey of UK lens doses to medical staff undertaking procedures likely to involve the highest levels of radiation exposure. Two out of a total of 61 individuals surveyed had projected annual doses which could be close to 20 mSv, measured outside lead glasses. Use of protective equipment was generally good; however, lead glasses were only used by 9 participants. The results of this survey suggest that compliance with the ICRP recommendations is likely to be possible for most individuals in the UK medical sector.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Dosis de Radiación
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Salud Radiológica
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Salud Pública
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Exposición Profesional
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Personal de Salud
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Cristalino
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Radiol Prot
Asunto de la revista:
RADIOLOGIA
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido