Accidental overexposure to 192Ir source in industrial radiography: a follow-up study. |
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| Authors: | A Jalil M A Molla |
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| Affiliation: | Health Physics and Radiation Protection Division, Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Savar., Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
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| Abstract: | The consequences of an accidental overexposure from an 192Ir radiography source are being followed up to assess the long-term effects to the victim. The estimated dose equivalents resulting from the accident were approximately 24 Sv to the fingertips and 2-3 Sv to the body. Progressive tissue deterioration has set in and has led to multiple surgeries and successive amputations of the fingertips. |
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