• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.249-254
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• 2022

The purpose of this study was to examine the importance of proper positioning in chest PA X-ray examination. As a study method, this author searched for and analyzed materials related to chest PA X-ray examination from theses and books that had been published previously to understand the importance of proper positioning in chest PA X-ray examination. Generally, one of the examinations frequently done in most of the hospitals is chest PA X-ray examination. Also, in any kinds of X-ray examination, proper positioning is the most fundamental and definite way to provide accurate information about the patient. Poor positioning in chest PA X-ray examination may jeopardize the diagnosis and treatment, increase social cost due to examination needed to be done additionally, and generate additional radiation exposure unnecessarily above all. In conclusion, it is expected that proper positioning in chest PA X-ray examination will exert positive effects such as the provision of accurate information about the patient, prevention of misdiagnosis, reduction in social cost, and lastly decrease in radiation exposure.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제46권5호
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• pp.409-415
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• 2023

Although pediatric X-ray examinations are continuously increasing, there are not many studies on the radiation exposure to children and X-ray examination assistants according to X-ray Exposure conditions. Accordingly, we measured the radiation exposure dose of pediatric and X-ray examination assistants according to the standard guidelines and clinical average X-ray Exposure conditions when X-ray examination 10-year-old children. The effective dose and organ dose to pediatric were measured using an Dose area production meter and Monte Carlo-based PCXMC program, and the exposure dose of X-ray examination assistants was measured using an ion-chamber. When performing abdominal supine AP projection, the effective dose to children was up to 2.38 times higher under clinical average X-ray Exposure conditions than the standard guidelines. In addition, during abdominal supine AP projection, the radiation exposure dose to the X-ray examination assistants was highest on the hands at 0.0148 ~ 0.0709 mSv, and exposure dose could be reduced by up to 35% when wearing protective gloves. In conclusion, because the X-ray Exposure conditions used in clinical are unnecessarily high, unnecessary medical radiation exposure could be reduced if appropriate X-ray Exposure conditions and the radiation field area were minimized and the assistant wore shielding gloves.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.287-294
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• 2023

This study was conducted to ultimately reduce unnecessary radiation exposure by emphasizing the need and importance of correct positioning by examining the positioning relationship of anatomical structures in the human body and changes in X-ray images according to changes in patient positioning during the left lateral chest X-ray examination. This study investigated and analyzed previously published papers and books on the left lateral chest X-ray examination to find out the importance of positioning in the left lateral chest X-ray examination. To find out the importance of correct positioning in the left lateral chest X-ray, we compared three images of incorrectly positioned right thorax and left thorax rotated forward and the lower median surface of the body leaning against the image receptor. In the left lateral chest examination, a distorted image was obtained in which the shape of the anatomical structure observed in the image was changed according to the presence or absence of rotation of the patient and the inclination of the median visual surface. X-ray images with the most accurate and large amount of information were obtained from X-ray images with the correct positioning performed during left lateral chest X-ray examination. Therefore, It is believed that the left lateral chest X-ray examination will have beneficial effects such as providing accurate medical information, preventing misdiagnosis, reducing social costs, and ultimately reducing radiation exposure.

• 대한안전경영과학회지
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.87-97
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• 2004

The National Health Insurance Act, the Industrial Health Act and the School Health Act require chest radiography at least once a year. In chest radiographic examination, most group examinations use indirect X-ray primarily aiming at diagnosing diseases and enhancing people's health. This study purposed to minimize radiation exposure dose by comparing it between direct and indirect chest X-ray studies. According to the result of comparing and analyzing radiation exposure dose, the average incident dose and penetrating dose were 0.929μGy and 0.179μGy respectively in direct chest X-ray and 6.807μGy and 1.337μGy in indirect chest X-ray In order to minimize radiation exposure dose at direct and indirect chest X-ray, indirect X-ray should be excluded from group examination if possible. Moreover, it is necessary to control the quality of equipment (Q/A & Q/C) systematically and to avoid using unqualified equipment in order to reduce radiation exposure dose.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.44-54
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• 1978

This study was carried out with statistical materials during the last two years of period from Jan. 1975 to Dec. 1976 which presented at radiologic department of 5 hospitals in Seoul City. The primary purpose of this study was to obtained more detailed informations related to the activities of radiologic technologists in diagnostic X-Ray examinations part and to provide some basic materials for managements in activities of then and manpower managements of their organization and practice. From the results of this study, the following conclusions were obtained [1] During two year from the January of 1975 to the December of 1976, total number of case in X-ray examinations were 464,830 case and 22,029 case in 1975 and 24,461 in 1976. And ratio of icreased in X-Ray examinations by year was 11.09 per cent. [2] Regarding the examined portion of X-Ray examination, a great propotion was chest examination as 56.88 per cent. [3] An average, the required time per case in X-Ray exam. was 9.28 minutes and make used of 1.94 sheets of X-Ray film per case in radiography. [4] An average, ratio of increased in X-Ray film by year was 12.71 per cent and ratio of failed film in it was 2.23 per cent. [5] The frequency rate of film size showed the highest distribution of $8"{\times}10"$(28.17%) and the highest distribution of X-Ray film by month was July(8.93%). [6] An average, the amount of activities per a diagnostic X-Ray equipment was 34.92 case and make used of 67.81 sheets of X-Ray film in a day. [7] The mean number of case in X-Ray examinations by radiologic technologists was 29.29 cases and make used of 56.87 sheets of X-Ray film in a day. Also, the average number of case was reading by radiologists was 32.42 case and 62.97 sheets of X-Ray film in a day.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.198-203
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 손, 머리, 복부 등에 대한 X선 촬영 시행 시 조사야 크기를 최적화할 경우와 최대화할 경우 검사목적부위로부터 30cm 거리에서의 X선 산란선량이 각각 어느 정도인지를 알아보았다. 그 결과 손, 머리, 복부 등에 대한 X선 산란선량은 첫째, 소인촬영의 경우 조사야 크기를 최적화하였을 때 각각 $0.08{\mu}Sv$, $4.39{\mu}Sv$, $5.56{\mu}Sv$로 나타났고, 조사야 크기를 최대화하였을 때 각각 $0.58{\mu}Sv$, $33.47{\mu}Sv$, $35.93{\mu}Sv$로 나타났으며, 둘째, 성인촬영의 경우 조사야 크기를 최적화하였을 때 각각 $0.40{\mu}Sv$, $14.51{\mu}Sv$, $18.86{\mu}Sv$로 나타났고, 조사야 크기를 최대화하였을 때 각각 $2.78{\mu}Sv$, $107.40{\mu}Sv$, $117.52{\mu}Sv$로 나타났다(P<0.001). 결론적으로, X선 촬영 시 조사야 크기를 필요한 만큼만으로 최대한 줄여주어 최적화시켰을 때에 최대화 시켰을 때보다 피사체 주변의 X선 산란선 발생량은 약 6~7배 정도 감소하였다.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.165-173
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• 2013

이 연구의 목적은 흉부, 복부 X선 검사 시 호흡, 위치 잡이, 촬영 중 움직임 등이 있을 때 영상에 어느 정도의 영향이 있는지를 알아보고 가능한 많은 양의 정보를 포함하고 있는 영상을 만들기 위함이다. 연구방법은 병원에서 가장 많이 촬영되어지고 있는 검사 중 선 자세 흉부 후전방향 X선 검사 와 누운 자세 복부 전후방향 X선 검사에서 호흡을 들이 마신상태, 내 쉰 상태, 움직임이 있는 상태에서 각 각 X선 촬영을 한 후 각 부위 별 영상평가기준을 적용하여 평가하였다. 연구 결과 선 자세 흉부 후전방향 X선 검사는 숨을 내 쉰 상태, 조사 중 미세한 움직임이 있는 경우 보다 숨을 들이 마신상태에서 촬영한 영상에서 가장 많은 정보가 포함되어있는 것을 확인 할 수 있었다. 누운 자세 복부 전후방향 X선 검사는 숨을 들이 마신상태, 움직임이 있는 경우 보다 숨을 내 쉰 상태 에서 촬영한 영상에서 가장 많은 정보가 포함되어있는 것을 알 수 있었다. 이와 같은 연구결과에서와 같이 일반 X선 검사의 경우 검사부위, 검사목적에 따라서 호흡 또는 검사 중 움직임 등에 따라 영상에서 발견할 수 있는 정보에 많은 차이가 있음을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.13-19
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• 2014

Purpose: In general, X-ray examinations are not recommended for radial head subluxation (pulled elbow) patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of X-ray examinations and to investigate the factors associated with the decision to perform an X-ray examination on a patient with a pulled elbow. Methods: Patients who visited the pediatric emergency department (ED) of one tertiary hospital from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012, with a diagnosis of radial head subluxation at discharge were enrolled in this study. Through retrospective chart reviews, factors that could have influenced the decision to perform an X-ray examination and their statistical relevance were analyzed. Results: A total 308 patients were enrolled, and 101 patients (32.8%) underwent X-ray examinations. Among the 252 patients with a typical pulled elbow, 65 underwent X-ray examination. This result showed statistical significance compared to atypical pull-elbow group (25.8% vs. 64.3%, p<0.001). Factors associated with the decision to perform an X-ray examination were analyzed using the Chi-square test and the Fisher's exact test. The mechanism of injury and consultation with an orthopedic surgeon (p=0.001) showed statistical significance. In the multivariable logistic regression, the odds ratio (OR) for the injury mechanism was 4.7 (95% CI: 1.8~8.8, p<0.001) and that for consultation with an orthopedic surgeon was 8.0 (95% CI: 1.6~40.7, p=0.004). Conclusion: One third of patients with a pulled elbow underwent X-ray examination, and patients with an atypical mechanism of injury underwent more frequent X-ray examinations than did patients with a typical mechanism of injury. The factors that could have influenced the decision to perform an X-ray examination were mechanism of injury and consultation with an orthopedic surgeon.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.31-36
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• 2009

일부지역의 병원에 설치, 운영되고 있는 진단용 X선 발생장치틀 의원, 병원, 종합병원별로 관 전압, 관 전류/량, 조사기간, 조사선량 성능을 평가하여 측정방법과 기술을 배우고 중요성을 알리고자 한다. 진단용 X선발생장치를 그룹별로 10대씩 총 30대에 대하여 관전류/량, 조사시간측정기를 사용하여, 백분율평균오차로 평가하였고 그에 따른 조사선량의 재현성은 변동계수를 계산하여 평가하였다. 진단용 X선 발생장치 30대 중 부적합한 장치는 관전압정확도 시험에서 5대(16.7%), 관전류정확도시험에서 3대(10,0%), 관전류량정확도 시험에서는 4대(13.3%), 조사시간정확도 시험에서는 5대(16.7%), 조사선량의 재현성 시험에서는 7대(23.3%)로 조사되었다. 진단용 X선 발생장치를 관리규정에 의거하여 성능검사 결과에 의해 성능관리의 심각성을 알 수 있었고, 이에 주기적으로 실시하여야 함은 물론 안전하게 관리함으로써 환자 및 방사선관계종사자에 대하여 방사선으로 인한 방사선 피폭경감, 화질영상관리, 재촬영 감소 둥에 의해 환자에게 양질의 의료서비스를 제공하게 될 것이다. 따라서 정기적인 성능검사가 필요하다고 사료된다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.189-193
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• 2011

상지 검사(upper extremity X-ray examinations, UEX) 시 환자 위치 잡이로 가장 많이 활용되고 있는 앉은 자세 상지 X-ray 검사(sitting position upper extremity X-ray examinations, SUEX) 시 방사선에 민감한 생식샘과 목적장기 이외 부위에 대한 피폭이 크다고 판단되어 의료기관 별 SUEX 시 납 앞치마(Apron) 착용 유무와 생식샘 및 목적장기 이외 부위에 대한 방사선 피폭과 피폭선량 감소 방안에 대한 연구 결과 거리가 멀어 질수록, 조사야 조절장치를 가능한 목적장기 부위로 제한 조절할수록, 피사체의 두께가 얇을수록 방사선에 의한 피폭은 감소하였고, 생식샘 차폐 유무에 따른 피폭은 생식샘을 차폐했을 때 약 10~50%의 저감화효과를 얻을 수 있었다. 또한 검사 시 apron 착용 유무에 대한 조사에서는 대부분의 경우 apron을 착용하지 않은 것으로 조사되어 시급히 시정되어야 될 것으로 생각된다.