| Autor: |
Papadopoulos, N., Papaefstathiou, C., Kaplanis, P. A., Menikou, G., Kokona, G., Kaolis, D., Yiannakkaras, C., Christofides, S. |
| Zdroj: |
World Congress on Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering, September 7 - 12, 2009, Munich, Germany (9783642039010); 2009, p544-546, 3p |
| Abstrakt: |
Radiology personnel demand alternatives to lead x-ray aprons, as the weight of lead aprons often causes discomfort, fatigue and musculoskeletal problems. There is also a necessity to change the composition of x-ray protective aprons with environmentally friendly materials, as great concern exists worldwide, about health effects arising from lead exposure. Therefore, lead is being replaced by lightweight materials. The Medical Physics Department of Nicosia General Hospital, conducted a study to evaluate radiation transmission through commercially available lead-free aprons from different manufacturers. The study concluded that these aprons provide less lead equivalent thickness than what is stated on the lead aprons and their manufacturing certificates. This paper describes the methodology used and the results obtained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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