Britt H Tonnessen1, Lori Pounds. 1. Roper St. Francis Heart and Vascular Center, Charleston, SC 29401, USA. britt.tonnessen@rsfh.com
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Radiation comes in different forms of energy in motion. Doses of radiation and the area of interest are important considerations when imaging patients, particularly during percutaneous procedures. METHODS: Reference texts in essential physics, principles of radiation imaging, and radiation dosimetry were reviewed. RESULTS: Dose, exposure to radiation, and total body radiation delivery are reviewed and graphically tabulated. CONCLUSION: Each institution will monitor radiation dose delivered to the individual; however, individual physicians have the responsibility to protect themselves and their patients against excessive radiation exposure by knowing appropriate dosages and biological risks.
INTRODUCTION: Radiation comes in different forms of energy in motion. Doses of radiation and the area of interest are important considerations when imaging patients, particularly during percutaneous procedures. METHODS: Reference texts in essential physics, principles of radiation imaging, and radiation dosimetry were reviewed. RESULTS: Dose, exposure to radiation, and total body radiation delivery are reviewed and graphically tabulated. CONCLUSION: Each institution will monitor radiation dose delivered to the individual; however, individual physicians have the responsibility to protect themselves and their patients against excessive radiation exposure by knowing appropriate dosages and biological risks.
Authors: Chase S Linsley; Viola Y Quach; Gaurav Agrawal; Elyse Hartnett; Benjamin M Wu Journal: Drug Deliv Transl Res Date: 2015-12 Impact factor: 4.617