ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the author aims to recall the criteria for using personnel monitoring devices. The personnel monitoring devices are worn in order to ensure that the maximum permissible dose equivalent or occupational dose equivalent limits have not been violated. Any personnel monitoring device reading is considered to be whole body dose. More specifically, for fluoroscopic image intensification or portable image intensification procedures, the personnel monitoring device should always be positioned on the collar above the protective apron or on the top of the protective apron itself. If the exposure under the apron must be determined, as is advisable from time to time, then a second personnel monitoring device should be used. Any reading indicating overexposure of a film badge or other type of dosimeter assigned to an individual is considered to be presumptive evidence of exposure to the individual and must be reported to the Radiologic Health Branch.
