Radiodiagnostics and inconsistencies with the requirements of radiological protection along with propositions for their elimination Cover Image

Niezgodności z wymogami ochrony radiologicznej występujące w rentgenodiagnostyce oraz propozycje ich usunięcia
Radiodiagnostics and inconsistencies with the requirements of radiological protection along with propositions for their elimination

Author(s): Monika Sergot
Subject(s): Health and medicine and law, Human Resources in Economy
Published by: Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Keywords: radiological protection: ionizing radiation: X-ray diagnostics: X-ray safety

Summary/Abstract: This article discusses some basic issues in radiological protection. It also analyzes problems in occupational safety related to X-rays. To solve those problems, it was necessary to introduce several changes, which could significantly improve the level of safety of workers at selected workstations and patients. This article presents an analysis of the literature on the negative impact X-rays have on the human body, rays and a classification of existing safety measures according to whether they protect patients, personnel or the general population. To verify inconsistencies with the requirements of radiological protection, measurements were conducted at 33 health care facilities

  • Issue Year: 548/2017
  • Issue No: 05
  • Page Range: 11-15
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Polish