Radioprotection in CT scans: use of bismuth, barium and lead shields

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Congress:

ECR 2015

Poster Number:

B-0869

Type:

Scientific Paper

Keywords:

Radioprotection / Radiation dose, Professional issues, Radiation physics, CT, Experimental, Technical aspects, Technology assessment, Radiation safety, Occupational / Environmental hazards, Quality assurance, Dosimetric comparison

Authors:

R. Pescada, P. Sousa, A. F. Abrantes, L. P. V. Ribeiro, R. P. P. Almeida, S. Rodrigues, K. B. Azevedo, J. P. Pinheiro; Faro/PT

DOI:

10.1594/ecr2015/B-0869

DOI-Link:

https://dx.doi.org/10.1594/ecr2015/B-0869

Purpose

This was a experimental quantitative research with the following purposes:

Measure the equivalent radiation dose in the lens, breast, thyroid and gonads when performing head, thorax, abdomen and lower limb Computed Tomography (CT) examinations.
Compare the dose with and without use of radioprotection dedicated to the lens, thyroid, breast and gonads (pelvic region).
Evaluate the effect of using bismuth breast radiation protection in the image quality.