Radiation protection of patients in diagnostic radiology: status of practice in five Eastern-European countries, based on IAEA project |
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Authors: | Ciraj-Bjelac Olivera Beganovic Adnan Faj Dario Gershan Vesna Ivanovic Sonja Videnovic Ivan R Rehani Madan M |
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Institution: | a Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Belgrade, M.P.Alasa 12-14, Vinca, Serbia b University of Sarajevo, Institute of Radiology, Bolnicka 25, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina c University Hospital Osijek, Josipa Huttlera 4, Osijek, Croatia d University of Skoplje, Institute of Radiology, Vodnjanska 17, Skopje, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia e Clinical Centre of Montenegro, Ljubljanska bb, Podgorica, Montenegro f International Atomic Energy Agency, Wagramer Strasse 5, Vienna, Austria g International Atomic Energy Agency, Wagramer Strasse 5, Vienna, Austria |
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Abstract: | The purpose of this work was to investigate status of imaging technology and practice in five countries in Eastern-European region and evaluate the impact of IAEA projects on radiation protection of patients. Information collected using standardized IAEA protocol included status of technology, practices and patient dose levels in interventional procedure, radiography, mammography and computed tomography (CT). In spite of increased number of digital units, single phase generators or units older than 30 year are still in use. Examples of obsolete practice such as using fluoroscopy for positioning, photofluorography, chest fluoroscopy and soft-beam technique for chest radiography are also in use. Modern multi-slice CT or digital mammography units are available; however, there is lack of adequate radiation protection and medical physics support in hospitals. Information on patient doses in interventional procedures, conventional radiography, mammography and CT was collected to have baseline data and corrective measures were proposed with appropriate follow up actions taken. |
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Keywords: | Radiation safety in interventional procedure Radiation safety radiography Radiation safety mammography Radiation safety computed tomography Radiation protection Radiation dose management |
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