Dosimeter: what is the dose?doi:10.1016/S1081-1206(10)61279-3Frederick HargreaveAnnals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
What is the function of greenhouse gases and how do they work? Explain how a dosimeter works. What is a radial wave function? How does the structure of formaldehyde influence its function? (a) What factors influence the effectiveness of a buffer? (b) What are the characteristics of an eff...
(“Mirion”), a global provider of detection, measurement, analysis and monitoring solutions to the medical, nuclear, defense, and research end markets, today announced the acquisition of the Dosimetry Badge brand—a small, US-based distributor of personal dosimeter badges. Mirion Technologies, ...
What are some medical uses of radiation? Describe how a thermoluminescent dosimeter device detects radioactivity. Describe the implications for society, benefits, drawbacks, practicality, and reactivity of uranium. Explain why it is not advisable to cook in a poorly ventilated ro...
A Class 1 Sound Level Meter is a noise measurement device that meets the international standards of IEC 61672-1:2002 (or an equivalent such as BS EN 61672-1:2003).This standard describes a wide range of complex accuracy, performance and calibration criteria that must be met in order to be...
The residents of Pripyat were asked to carry with them only what was required for two or three days away, some food, a change of underwear, and their identity papers. Dosimeters were confiscated. The evacuation of Pripyat’s residents took 3.5 hours and used all 1,200 buses. Residents reca...
Weighing around one kilogram, the robot is armed with tongs that can analyse the solidity of deposits and lift weights of up to two kilograms. It's also equipped with a camera, thermometer and dosimeter to measure exposure to radiation. As well as descending into No. 2 reactor, the robot ...
Protection against occupational radiation exposure in clinical settings is important. This paper clarifies the present status of medical occupational expos
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the amount of cumulative radiation exposure received by orthopaedic surgeons and residents in various subspecialties. We obtained dosimeter measures over 12 months on 24 residents and 16 attending surgeons.Methods: Monthly radiation exposure was ...
Materials and Methods We measured staff radiation exposure during a series of ureteral endourological procedures using LiF:Mg,Ti thermoluminescent dosimeters placed at the extremities of the operating surgeon, the assistant and the scrub nurse. Doses for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) procedures ...