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The Use of Dosimetric Quantities in Radiological ...
www.icrp.orgApril 14, 2005 3 Background For establishing principles and systems of radiological protection, dosimetric quantities are needed in order to assess the radiation exposures of humans as
DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE LEVELS IN MEDICAL IMAGING: …
www.icrp.orgradiology, reference levels usually have been derived from distributions of dosimetric quantities for patients observed in practice in the relevant region or country. Usually, only upper levels have been selected and lower levels have not been specified. In nuclear medicine, reference levels usually have been derived from pragmatic values of
Dose–response and ghosting effects of an …
lcr.uerj.brtionship, it is important to determine the amount of buildup layer required, as in any dosimetric system applied to high energy photon beams. EPIDs are typically designed today
Chapter 4 RADIATION MONITORING INSTRUMENTS
www-naweb.iaea.orgthe appropriate quantities used in radiation protection. CHAPTER 4 102 4.2. OPERATIONAL QUANTITIES FOR RADIATION MONITORING Recommendations regarding dosimetric quantities and units in radiation protection dosimetry are set forth by the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements (ICRU). The recommendations on the
DRAFT REPORT FOR CONSULTATION: DO NOT …
www.icrp.orgDRAFT REPORT FOR CONSULTATION: DO NOT REFERENCE 8 180 181 MAIN POINTS 182 The majority of the information provided in this report and the main points listed below have 183 the purpose of clarifying the intended use of the ICRP protection quantities. Changes and 184 extensions to previously endorsed practice are shown in bold. 185 • The dosimetric quantities used in radiological …
Dosimetric considerations for patients with HIP …
aapm.orgDosimetric considerations for patients with HIP prostheses undergoing pelvic irradiation. Report of the AAPM Radiation Therapy Committee Task Group 63