Implementation of The international code of practice on dosimetry in diagnostic radiology : (Technical reports series no. 457) : review of testing results.

"This publication is supplementary to TRS 457: Dosimetry in Diagnostic Radiology: An International Code of Practice. It details the application of the code of practice, both in the area of standards laboratories and in clinical medical physics. New material in the areas of kerma area product (...

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Corporate Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Vienna : International Atomic Energy Agency, 2011.
Series:IAEA human health reports ; no. 4.
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Online Access:Connect to online version
Table of Contents:
  • Implementation of Code of Practice: Implementation ; Quantities and units ; Dosimetry formalism ; Dosimeters ; Use of non-invasive X ray tube voltage measuring
  • Implementation at SSDLs: Establishment of a diagnostic SSDL calibration facility ; Code of practice for diagnostic calibrations at SSDLs ; Experimental comparison of RQR beams by means of ionization chamber exchange ; Experimental dosimetry audit of RQR beams by means of TLDs
  • Implementation for clinical measurement: Materials and methods for tasks ; General radiography ; Fluoroscopy ; Mammography ; Computed tomography ; Dental
  • Field calibrations: KAP meters ; Calibration of TLDs.