RADIATION EXPOSURE FROM DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY: AN ASSESSMENT OF X-RAY BEAM COLLIMATION PRACTICE IN SOME NIGERIAN HOSPITALS
Journal Title: Internet Journal of Medical Update - Year 2010, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
This study was carried out to evaluate the X-ray beam collimation practice, among radiographers, as a measure of radiation protection for patients undergoing radiodiagnostic investigations. Inadequate X-ray beam collimation practice was observed in all the hospitals studied. Light beam misalignment/malfunction, pressure of work and years of experience were identified as major contributory factors. There is therefore need for proper equipment maintenance, employment of adequate number of radiographers and periodic audit of work pattern and output to minimize radiation exposure to the population.
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Mark Okeji, Angel Anakwue, Kenneth Agwuna
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