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http://dx.doi.org/10.7742/jksr.2013.7.2.121

Evaluation of Radiation Exposure Dose for Examination Purposes other than the Critical Organ from Computed Tomography: A base on the Dose Reference Level (DRL)  

Lee, Seoyoung (Department of Radiological Science, Dongeui University)
Kim, Kyunglee (Department of Radiological Science, Dongeui University)
Ha, Hyekyoung (Department of Radiological Science, Dongeui University)
Im, Inchul (Department of Radiological Science, Dongeui University)
Lee, Jaeseung (Department of Radiological Science, Dongeui University)
Park, Hyonghu (Department of Radiology, Bongseng Memorial Hospital)
Kwak, Byungjoon (Department of Public Health, Daegu Hanny University)
Yu, Yunsik (Department of Radiological Science, Dongeui University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology / v.7, no.2, 2013 , pp. 121-129 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study measured patient exposure dose for purpose exposure area and peripheral critical organs by using optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters (OSLDs) from computed tomography (CT), based on the measurement results, we predicted the radiobiological effects, and would like to advised ways of reduction strategies. In order to experiment, OSLDs received calibration factor were attached at left and right lens, thyroid, field center, and sexual gland in human body standard phantom that is recommended in ICRP, and we simulated exposure dose of patients in same condition that equal exposure condition according to examination area. Average calibration factor of OSLDs were $1.0058{\pm}0.0074$. In case of left and right lens, equivalent dose was measure in 50.49 mGy in skull examination, 0.24 mGy in chest, under standard value in abdomen, lumbar spine and pelvis. In case of thyroid, equivalent dose was measured in 10.89 mGy in skull examination, 7.75 mGy in chest, 0.06 mGy in abdomen, under standard value in lumber spine and pelvis. In case of sexual gland, equivalent dose was measured in 21.98 mGy, 2.37 mGy in lumber spine, 6.29 mGy in abdomen, under standard value in skull examination. Reduction strategies about diagnosis reference level (DRL) in CT examination needed fair interpretation and institutional support recommending international organization. So, we met validity for minimize exposure of patients, systematize influence about exposure dose of patients and minimize unnecessary exposure of tissue.
Keywords
Exposure dose; Optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters (OSLDs); Diagnosis reference level (DRL); Equivalent dose;
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