• 제목/요약/키워드: Safety of Diagnostic Radiation

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KS C IEC60601-1-3: 의료용 전기기기-제1-3부: 기본 안전 및 필수 성능에 관한 일반 요구사항-보조표준: 진단용 X선 장치의 방사선 방어를 적용한 진단용 방사선 발생장치의 검사기준 개선안 (Amendment of the Inspection Standard for Diagnostic Radiation Equipment Applying IEC 60601-1-3: Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-3: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Radiation Protection in Diagnostic X-ray Equipment)

  • 박혜민;김정민;김정수;김성옥;최영민
    • 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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    • 제41권5호
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    • pp.493-504
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    • 2018
  • The diagnostic radiation equipment is managed in accordance with the "Rules for Safety Management of Diagnostic Radiation Equipment" enacted in 1995. The equipments should be inspected before use and every three years after use in accordance with the [Appendix 1] of the same rule. The inspection standard has been maintained without particular revision since enacted. But, over the past two decades new types of equipments have been manufactured and used. So, it is necessary to revise [Appendix 1] by making inspection items and inspection standards. In this study, we revised the classification system of equipments and reviewed international standards of IEC 60601 series, IEC 61223 series and AAPM TG 18 On-line Report No.03. And identified the problem of current inspection standards. Through this, we revised, deleted and added the inspection items and inspection standard of each equipment to meet the domestic circumstances. As a result of the study, we reorganized the classification system of equipment which are current classified as 5 classes into 22 classes as X-ray system etc. (7 classes), CT system etc. (5 classes) and Dental X-ray system etc. (10 classes). And then, we developed 70 inspection items for 6 types of equipments according to the reorganized classification system of equipments. The inspection items and inspection standards derived from this study have been proposed to the KCDC and will be applied to the revision of the Rule's [Appendix 1]. Therefore, we expect to be used as reference materials for domestic medical center, inspection institutions, and equipment manufacturing import companies.

Perceptions and attitudes of dental hygienists toward radiation safety and protection in the Republic of Korea

  • Yun, Kwidug;Lee, Kyung-Min;An, Seo-Young;Yoon, Suk-Ja;Jeong, Ho-Gul;Lee, Jae-Seo
    • International Journal of Oral Biology
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    • 제46권4호
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    • pp.168-175
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    • 2021
  • To investigate the perceptions and attitudes of dental hygienists toward radiation safety management in Korea. A total of 800 dental hygienists were randomly selected for an anonymous survey, and 203 of them participated. The questionnaire items included the following: sex, career period, type of installed radiographic equipment, recognition of the diagnostic reference level (DRL), participation in radiation safety education, and attitudes toward radiation protection for both patients and dental hygienists. The participants were divided into two groups according to their years of experience (< 10 years versus ≥ 10 years). The difference between the groups was investigated according to frequency distribution. Fisher's exact test or Pearson's chi-square (𝛘2) test was used as appropriate. A regression analysis was performed to investigate the impact of wearing a thyroid collar for personnel protection during patient radiation exposure. The types of installed radiographic equipment included panoramic radiography (96.1%), cephalometric radiography (76.9%), intraoral radiography (72.9%), and cone-beam computed tomography (69.5%). Significant differences were observed in the learning pathway for the DRL (Fisher's exact test, p < 0.05), satisfaction with radiation safety education (Pearson's 𝛘2 test = 5.3975, Pr = 0.02), and use of personnel radiation monitoring systems (Pearson's 𝛘2 test = 18.1233, Pr = 0.000) between the groups. Significant differences were also observed in personnel protection using a thyroid collar and patient protection during panoramic radiography (odds ratio = 14.2). Dental hygienists with more than 10 years of experience were more satisfied with radiation safety education and more interested in radiation monitoring. Considering career experience, customized, continuous, and effective radiation safety management education should be provided.

형광유리선량계의 계측 직선성 연구 (A Study on the Measurement Linearity of Photoluminescent Dosimeter)

  • 정경환;정동경;서정민
    • 한국방사선학회논문지
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    • 제15권6호
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    • pp.841-847
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    • 2021
  • 방사선을 이용하는 관련 기관은 국내에 연구, 의료, 교육 등 다양하다. 최근에는 검진 및 의료기관의 방문 횟수가 증가하고 있다. 이로 인해 의료기관에서 방사선학적 검사 횟수가 증가하고 있다. 방사선작업종사자의 피폭뿐만 아니라 방사선 안전관리가 필요하다. 안전관리를 위해서 우선적으로 개인피폭선량계의 올바른 착용 및 착용 후 정확한 측정이 필요하다. 본 연구는 진단용 방사선발생장치의 방사선에 의한 PLD 소자의 계측 직선성을 평가하고 검증하려고 한다. 방사선 분할 조사 시간간격은 10, 30, 60 sec로 10회 조사와 거리에 따라 흡수선량 변화를 측정하기 위해서 조사거리를 30 ~ 100 cm까지 10 cm 간격으로 조사 후 측정하였다. 그 결과 시간 간격에 의한 흡수선량은 차이가 없었다. 이는 고흡수선량 연구에 진단용발생장치를 이용하여 다양한 연구에 도움이 될 것으로 여겨진다.

국내·외 전산화단층촬영 진단참고준위 설정 현황 리뷰 (A Review Study on National Diagnostic Reference Levels for Computed Tomography Examinations)

  • 김종화;김우진;이민영;박일;이보행;김광표
    • 방사선산업학회지
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    • 제12권4호
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    • pp.365-372
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    • 2018
  • The use of CT examinations is increasing rapidly and radiation dose from CT examinations is much higher than other diagnostic radiography examinations including general radiography and mammography. DRLs used to optimize the radiation dose of patients by diagnostic radiology in each country. The objective of this study was to investigate and to analyze the status of DRLs from CT examinations in domestic and other countries. In other countries, DRLs were set for each age group and each examination considering the medical situation of each country. In Korea, DRLs were set for adults and children in 2017. For adults, DRLs were set for 13 examinations. Reported DLP values were 1119, 297, $472mGy{\cdot}cm$ for head, chest and abdomen pelvis examination, respectively. For children, DRLs were set for head examinations. Reported DLP values were 298 (0~1 years), 404 (2~5 years), 494 (6~10 years), 1,088 (11~15 years) $mGy{\cdot}cm$. DRLs of Korea were similar to other countries for head examinations. For chest examinations and abdomen pelvis examinations were relatively lower than other countries. As a major reason for relatively low radiation dose, it is considered to contribute the activity and management of medical radiation safety at national level.

Review of National Diagnostic Reference Levels for Interventional Procedures

  • Lee, Min Young;Kwon, Jae;Ryu, Gang Woo;Kim, Ki Hoon;Nam, Hyung Woo;Kim, Kwang Pyo
    • 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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    • 제30권4호
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    • pp.75-88
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    • 2019
  • Diagnostic reference level (DRL) is employed to optimize the radiation doses of patients. The objective of this study is to review the DRLs for interventional procedures in Korea and abroad. Literature review was performed to investigate radiation dose index and measurement methodology commonly used in DRL determination. Dose area product (DAP) and fluoroscopy time within each major procedure category were systematically abstracted and analyzed. A wide variation was found in the radiation dose. The DAP values and fluoroscopy times ranged 0.01-3,081 Gy·㎠ and 2-16,878 seconds for all the interventional procedures, 8.5-1,679 Gy·㎠ and 32-5,775 seconds for the transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE), and 0.1-686 Gy·㎠ and 16-6,636 seconds for the transfemoral cerebral angiography (TFCA), respectively. The DRL values of the DAP and fluoroscopy time were 238 Gy·㎠ and 1,224 seconds for the TACE and 189 Gy·㎠ and 686 seconds for the TFCA, respectively. Generally, the DRLs of Korea were lower than those of other developed countries, except for the percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with stent in arteries of the lower extremity (LE PTA and stent), aneurysm coil embolization, and Hickman insertion procedures. The wide variation in the radiation doses of the different procedures suggests that more attention must be paid to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from medical imaging. Furthermore, periodic nationwide survey of medical radiation exposures is necessary to optimize the patient dose for radiation protection, which will ultimately contribute to patient dose reduction and radiological safety.

진단용방사선발생장치의 안전관리에 관한 규칙 개정에 따른 이동형 방사선검사의 개선방안 (Improvement Way for Mobile X-ray Examinations by Rule Revision about Safety Management of Diagnosis Radiation Occurrence System)

  • 최준구;김경수;김병기;안남준;김형선;김상건;임시은
    • 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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    • 제30권1호
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    • pp.53-59
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    • 2007
  • 방사선종사자와 환자 및 보호자의 안전을 위해 개정된 진단용방사선발생장치의 안전관리 규칙이 2006년 2월 10일 공포되었다. 이 규칙에는 중환자실, 수술실, 응급실을 제외한 곳의 방사선검사 시 반드시 방사선방어 용칸막이를 설치하도록 하고 있다. 이 연구의 목적은 이동형 진단용방사선발생장치를 안전하게 관리하여, 방사선으로 인한 위해를 방지하고, 환자 및 보호자들로부터 발생될 수 있는 고객 불만사항들을 최소화 하는데 있다. 조사대상은 병실 이동형 방사선검사환경과 본원의 의료정보시스템(KIS) 및 의료영상전송시스템(PACS)의 통계 데이터를 조사하였다. 그리고 병실 이동형 방사선검사 시 환자 상태 및 감염 등 관련 정보를 조사하여 자료화 하였다. 자료 분석을 통한 이동형 방사선검사에 대한 개정된 규칙을 적용할 경우 고려되는 문제점은 공간적인 측면에서의 제약, 운영적인 측면에서의 인력 및 비용, 업무적인 측면에서 환자 및 보호자 만족도저하 등의 문제가 예상되었다. 따라서 위와 같은 문제를 해결하기 위해 다인병실의 검사를 제한하고, 각 병동에 있는 치료실을 이용하여 검사하도록 하였다. 그 결과 전체 병실 이동형 방사선검사율이 50% 가까이 감소하였고, 거동이 양호한 환자의 병실 이동형 방사선검사율도 85% 이상 감소하였다. 이 결과는 새로운 법 규정에 따라 예상되는 인력, 비용, 고객만족도 저하의 문제들을 해결할 수 있는 대안이 될 수 있었다. 또한 병실 이동형 방사선검사로 인한 환자 및 보호자를 방사선노출로부터 보호하고, 검사로 인한 주위 환자 및 보호자의 불편을 최소화하는데 의의가 있다.다. 6. 성별에 따른 질환의 종류는 남자가 여자보다 pulmonary nodule이 많았고, 여자는 남자보다 cardiomegaly와 tortous aorta, scoliosis가 더 많았다. 7. 연령에 따른 질환의 종류는 35세 미만이 다른 연령대보다 scoliosis가 많았고, $40{\sim}49$세는 CP angle blunting, $35{\sim}39$세는 pulmonary nodule, 50세 이상은 cardiomegaly와 tortous aorta가 많았다. 수 있으리라고 사료된다.이었고(p<0.01) 포장에 대해서는 주택형태에 따라 농가나 아파트에 거주하는 주부가 단독주택이나 연립주택에 거주하는 주부보다 더 나쁘게 평가하는 경향이었다. (p<0.05) (9) 조사대상주부들은 시판제품의 가장 개선해야 할 점으로 위생성(37.0%), 가격(23.8%), 포장(15.6%), 맛(11.1%), 저장성(10.1%) 및 색(2.4%) 등의 순으로 지적하였고 주부의 거주지에 따라 대도시에 거주할수록 위생성을, 농어촌에 거주할수록 가격을 가장 개선해야 할 점으로 보는 경향이었다. (p<0.05)3.2%는 채소에는 cholesterol이 함유되어 있지 않으므로 채식이 건강에 좋다고 하였다. 또한 질병치료에 유효한 채소는 당근 등 42가지, 질병을 유발시키는 채소는 고사리 등 10종을 지적하였으며 이들은 과학적 증명이 가능하거나 민간요법으로 전해지고 있는 내용이다. 이상과 같이 덕성여자대학교 평생교육원에 다니는 주부의 채소 소비 형태에 대하여 살펴보았는데

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Radiation attenuation and elemental composition of locally available ceramic tiles as potential radiation shielding materials for diagnostic X-ray rooms

  • Mohd Aizuddin Zakaria;Mohammad Khairul Azhar Abdul Razab;Mohd Zulfadli Adenan;Muhammad Zabidi Ahmad;Suffian Mohamad Tajudin;Damilola Oluwafemi Samson;Mohd Zahri Abdul Aziz
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • 제56권1호
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    • pp.301-308
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    • 2024
  • Ceramic materials are being explored as alternatives to toxic lead sheets for radiation shielding due to their favorable properties like durability, thermal stability, and aesthetic appeal. However, crafting effective ceramics for radiation shielding entails complex processes, raising production costs. To investigate local viability, this study evaluated Malaysian ceramic tiles for shielding in diagnostic X-ray rooms. Different ceramics in terms of density and thickness were selected from local manufacturers. Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) characterized ceramic compositions, while Monte Carlo Particle and Heavy Ion Transport code System (MC PHITS) simulations determined Linear Attenuation Coefficient (LAC), Half-value Layer (HVL), Mass Attenuation Coefficient (MAC), and Mean Free Path (MFP) within the 40-150 kV energy range. Comparative analysis between MC PHITS simulations and real setups was conducted. The C3-S9 ceramic sample, known for homogeneous full-color structure, showcased superior shielding attributes, attributed to its high density and iron content. Notably, energy levels considerably impacted radiation penetration. Overall, C3-S9 demonstrated strong shielding performance, underlining Malaysia's potential ceramic tile resources for X-ray room radiation shielding.

유방암 수술기법에 따른 방사선치료계획 기법의 선택 (Selection of radiation treatment plan technique at breast cancer operating technique)

  • 김정호;배석환;김기진;유세종
    • 대한안전경영과학회지
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    • 제17권1호
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    • pp.125-130
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    • 2015
  • Techniques, using physical wedge filter and using dynamic wedge filter and FIF(Field in Field) and ISCT(Irregular Surface Compensating Technique), have been developed according to progress of radiation therapy of breast cancer. Measurement of dose was done to judge the usefulness of technique using three cases, non tissue loss after breast conserving operating and tissue loss after breast conserving operating and mastectomy. Dose indexes of breast tissue, CI (Conformity Index), HI (Homogeneity Index) and QOC (Quality of Coverage), dose index of skin, or dose indexes of lung, volume of 50 percent dose and 20 percent dose were estimated and compared. Using dynamic wedge filter is useful plan at non tissue loss allowing for high dose of lung. FIF and ISCT are useful plan at tissue loss. ISCT is useful plan at mastectomy. Henceforth, we need to apply to valid plan and body type and thorax size.

건강권과 방사선사법 제정에 관한 고찰 (A Study on Enacting the Radiologic Technologist Act for the Civil Right to Health in Korea)

  • 임창선
    • 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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    • 제30권4호
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    • pp.313-320
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    • 2007
  • [ $\ulcorner$ ]의료기사 등에 관한 법률$\lrcorner$에는 다수 직종을 총괄하여 규정하고 있어 방사선사 업무의 전문성 향상과 방사선의료기술에 대한 국민의 건강권을 보장하기 어렵다. 따라서 방사선사에 관련된 법령을 개별적으로 제정하는것이 요청된다. 개별법으로서 방사선사법은 궁극적으로 국민의 건강증진을 목적으로 하는 방사선사의 책임규제에 관한 법으로 제정되어야 한다. 이를 위해 전문방사선사에 대한 규정을 신설하고 보수교육과 면허관리제도의 강화를 통하여 국민들이 보다 수준 높은 양질의 방사선의료기술을 제공받을 수 있도록 하여야 한다. 또한 방사선사의 역할과 업무를 명확히 규정하여 국민에게 제공되는 의료방사선서비스의 질적 수준을 확보하여야 한다. 정부기관에는 의료방사선정책심의위원회를 두어 의료방사선의 안전관리와 방사선사 인력의 수급, 기타 의료방사선정책에 관한 중요한 사항이 검토되고, 심의되어야 한다. 그밖에 방사선조사선량의 기록, 관리를 통하여 방사선피폭으로부터 국민의 건강보호를 위한 규정도 필요하며, 팀의료의 일원으로서 방사선사의 지위가 보장되어야 한다.

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