ABSTRACT
Radiology ........................................................................................ 113 6.2.6 Specific Protection Issues Relating to Computed
Tomography .................................................................................... 115 6.2.7 Specific Protection Issues Relating to High-Risk Groups ........ 120
6.2.7.1 Pregnant or Potentially Pregnant Women .................. 120 6.2.7.2 Pediatrics .......................................................................... 122
6.2.8 Dose Calculations for Patients ..................................................... 123 6.2.8.1 Basic Principles ................................................................ 123 6.2.8.2 Dose Calculators ............................................................. 126
6.3 Protection of Occupationally Exposed Individuals and the Public ............................................................................................. 128 6.3.1 Recognition and Avoidance of Hazards ..................................... 128 6.3.2 Specific Issues for Cardiology and Interventional
Radiology ........................................................................................ 130 6.3.3 Specific Issues for CT Fluoroscopy (Finger Doses) ................... 132 6.3.4 Personal Protective Equipment .................................................... 133
6.4 Shielding Issues .......................................................................................... 133 6.4.1 Basic Concepts ................................................................................ 133 6.4.2 General/Fluoroscopy Installations ............................................. 136 6.4.3 Mammography Installations ........................................................ 137 6.4.4 Computed Tomography ................................................................ 137 6.4.5 Dental Units .................................................................................... 139
References ............................................................................................................ 139
This chapter addresses those protection issues that arise specifically in the context of diagnostic and interventional radiology. The protection of both the patient and occupationally exposed individuals is addressed in some detail, and the protection of members of the public in general is considered in the context of site shielding. In order to fully appreciate how protection may best be optimized, a few introductory comments will be made about the production of x-rays.
