A multicenter study of radiation doses to the eye lenses of clinical physicians performing radiology procedures in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We investigated occupational dose to the lens of the eye for physicians engaged in radiology procedures. We evaluated the potential for compliance with the new-equivalent dose limits to the lens of the eye. Further, a "multiple radiation protection" protocol was proposed according to the basic principles of occupational health, and its effectiveness was estimated.

Methods

Physicians engaged in radiology procedure at medical facilities in Japan were included in this study. The eye lens dose (3-mm dose equivalent: H_p (3)) for each participant was measured using a small radio-photoluminescence glass dosimeter mounted on lead glasses. Physicians were directed to procedure multiple radiation protection measures to evaluate their usefulness.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Nagamoto K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8662660 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature