Eye lens dose levels in interventional rooms using simple phantom simulation, dose management software and Monte Carlo method of uncertainty assessment. (November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bayón, J.; Alejo, L.; Koren, C.; Huerga, C.; Corredoira, E.; Serrada, A.; Balbacid, E.; Gutierrez-Larraya, F.; Guibelalde, E.
• Is Part Of: Applied radiation and isotopes. Volume 141(2018:Nov.)
• Page Start: 130
• Page End: 137
• Publication Date: 2018-11
• Subjects: Eye lens dose -- Interventional rooms -- Phantom-based simulation -- Dose management software -- Monte Carlo uncertainty assessment; Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiation -- Industrial applications -- Periodicals; Nuclear chemistry -- Periodicals; Internet resource; Periodical; 660.298
• DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2018.08.014
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0969-8043

Abstract

Abstract: This paper presents a fast method to estimate the annual eye lens dose levels for interventional practitioners applying the Monte Carlo method of uncertainty assessment. The estimation was performed by placing an anthropomorphic phantom in the typical working position, and applying the habitually employed protocol. No radiation protection devices were considered in the simulation. The results were compatible with the measurements performed during interventions by placing dosimeters in the vicinity of the eyes of two paediatric interventional cardiologists working with a fluoroscopic biplane system. Abstract : Highlights: Fast method to estimate eye lens dose received for interventional practitioners. Estimation performed by placing anthropomorphic phantom in typical working position. Monte Carlo method of uncertainty assessment was applied for comparison purposes. Automatic dose management software was used to obtain dose-indicator distributions.