A Simulation Study With Electronic Dosimeter to Estimate Patient and Personnel Dose in Orthopedic Surgery

نویسندگان
Omojola, Akintayo ID 1
Akpochafor, Michael ID 2
Adeneye, Samuel ID 3

1 Radiology Department, Federal Medical Centre Asaba, Asaba, Nigeria.

2 Radiology Department, Federal Medical Centre Asaba, Asaba, Nigeria.

3 Radiology Department, Federal Medical Centre Asaba, Asaba, Nigeria.

doi
10.32598/JROSJ.7.2.667.1
چکیده

Background: The use of mini C-arm is required in many orthopedic surgeries as an image-guided tool. Studies have shown an unnecessarily high dose to patients if exposures are not properly optimized. Also, scatter radiation to personnel may increase the risk of cancer if an appropriate protective device is not used.  ...

کلیدواژه‌ها
Simulation, Orthopedic, Radiation dose, Exposure, Personnel, Protective device, Entrance surface dose