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By
. International Commission on Radiological Protection
Included in series
International Commission on Radiological Protection, 88
Description
There are obvious benefits to health from medical uses of radiation, in x-ray diagnostics, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine,
and radiotherapy. However, there are well-established risks from high doses of radiation (radiotherapy, interventional radiology), particularly
if improperly applied, and possible deleterious effects from small radiation doses (such as those used in diagnostics).
For assessment
of the risk, a quantitative measure of exposure is a necessary prerequisite; thus, dosimetric quantities are explained and defined (absorbed
dose, effective dose) and basic facts are presented on mechanisms of action of ionising radiations on living matter.
Data on the magnitude
of threshold doses for cell killing effects are presented, and an assessment is made of the probability with which cancers and hereditary
mutations may be induced by doses of various magnitudes, most likely without a threshold dose (below which no effect would obtain). Information
is given on strategies to minimise doses and therefore the risk from diagnostic uses of radiation. In addition, problems related to special
protection of the embryo and fetus in the course of diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radiation are presented and practical solutions
are recommended. A brief report concerning Diagnostic Reference Levels in Medical Imaging: Review and Additional Advice, is also included.
Contents
Editorial
Preface
Abstract
Radiation and your Patient: Frequently-Asked Questions and Suggested Sources of Further Information
Diagnostic Reference Levels in Medical Imaging:
- Introduction
- Existing ICRP Guidance
- Review of Reference Levels in Medical
Imaging
- Underlying Considerations
- Additional Advice on Diagnostic Reference Levels from ICRP Committee 3.
- References
Bibliographic & ordering Information
Paperback, publication date: DEC-2002
ISBN-13: 978-0-08-044211-2
ISBN-10: 0-08-044211-0
Imprint: ELSEVIER
063/631
Last update: 13 Jul 2008
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