Monitoring of measurement of radiation doses in paediatric age group in NICU and PICU
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
Radiation doses received by the different age groups in NICU and PICU and general are studied. This study was observed /done under strict observation of the radiation norms laid by the AERB and international radiation protection rules. Dedicated X-Ray Unit, Careful collimation, minimum / optimum radiation factors, appropriate FFD, 1.5 mm Aluminum filter, C.R. cassettes, verified and calibrated X-Ray Machine, calibrated X-Ray dosimeter, were taken care of. The radiation survey is made to check the radiation exposure received by the patient in multiple exposure is under the safer limit laid by the international and by Indian Radiation Authority. Critical image quality of Radiographs was evaluated by Pediatric and departmental Radiologists. The result shows a linear relationship between the dose received and age of the patient. Chest X-Ray examination for Pediatric Chest X-Ray study was studied in NICU, PICU to assess the radiation dose received and conclusion were made. ESD was calculated from quality control measurements on the X-Ray unit itself. Direct measurements of radiation doses also measured using, highly sensitive, calibrated, tested for consistency in sensitivity, dosimeter. A study has been made of X-Ray examination of Pediatric patients in the B.V.D.U. Medical College and Hospital, Sangli, to provide information on pediatric dose levels.
Authors and Affiliations
A K Takle, Maru S K, N R Gorde, Advait A Takle, Gaikwad Prajakta
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