Radiation Protection in Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncologyfocuses on the professional, operational, and regulatory aspects of radiation protection. Advances in radiation medicine have resulted in new modalities and procedures, some of which have significant potential to cause serious harm. Examples include radiologic procedures that require very long fluoroscopy times, radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies, and intravascular brachytherapy.
This book summarizes evidence supporting changes in consensus recommendations, regulations, and health physics practices associated with these recent advances in radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. It supports intelligent and practical methods for protection of personnel, the public, and patients.
The book is based on current recommendations by the International Commission on Radiological Protection and is complemented by detailed practical sections and professional discussions by the worlds leading medical and health physics professionals.
It also includes substantial information on international aspects of radiation protection, with sections covering Africa, Asia and Oceania, the European Union, the Middle East, and North and Latin America.
INTRODUCTION
International Organization for Medical Physics Statement
International Radiation Protection Association Statement
THE SYSTEM OF RADIATION PROTECTION
The ICRP (International Commission on Radiological Protection) System of Radiation Protection
OVERVIEW OF MEDICAL PHYSICS (RADIATION PROTECTION IN MEDICINE)
Radiation Protection in Medicine (Medical Health Physics)
RADIATION PROTECTION IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY
Radiation Protection in Diagnostic Radiology
RADIATION PROlS/
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