Estimation of eye lens doses received by pediatric interventional cardiologists. (September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alejo, L.; Koren, C.; Ferrer, C.; Corredoira, E.; Serrada, A.
• Is Part Of: Applied radiation and isotopes. Volume 103(2015:Sep.)
• Page Start: 43
• Page End: 47
• Publication Date: 2015-09
• Subjects: Eye lens dose -- Pediatric interventional cardiology -- Optically stimulated luminescence dosimetry; Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiation -- Industrial applications -- Periodicals; Nuclear chemistry -- Periodicals; Internet resource; Periodical; 660.298
• DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2015.05.008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0969-8043

Abstract

Abstract: Maximum H p (0.07) dose to the eye lens received in a year by the pediatric interventional cardiologists has been estimated. Optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters were placed on the eyes of an anthropomorphic phantom, whose position in the room simulates the most common irradiation conditions. Maximum workload was considered with data collected from procedures performed in the Hospital. None of the maximum values obtained exceed the dose limit of 20 mSv recommended by ICRP.