M Fiebich1. 1. Institut für Medizinische Physik und Strahlenschutz, Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen, Wiesenstr. 14, 35390, Gießen, Deutschland. Martin.Fiebich@lse.thm.de.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The use of radiation protection equipment can reduce the radiation exposure of patients. OBJECTIVES: The aim was to show which patient shields should be used for the different types of examination. METHODS: The results of multiple studies were compiled and analyzed and recommendations made for the use of patient shields. The absolute dose values and the protective effect were considered. RESULTS: Radiological protection should be used in many investigations; particularly in the case of CT investigations, a reasonable dose reduction potential exists due to the higher radiation dose. CONCLUSIONS: Based on these recommendations, workflow changes in some types of investigation are expected due to the use of additional patient shields.
BACKGROUND: The use of radiation protection equipment can reduce the radiation exposure of patients. OBJECTIVES: The aim was to show which patient shields should be used for the different types of examination. METHODS: The results of multiple studies were compiled and analyzed and recommendations made for the use of patient shields. The absolute dose values and the protective effect were considered. RESULTS: Radiological protection should be used in many investigations; particularly in the case of CT investigations, a reasonable dose reduction potential exists due to the higher radiation dose. CONCLUSIONS: Based on these recommendations, workflow changes in some types of investigation are expected due to the use of additional patient shields.