Radiological Hygiene
Study on the effect of personal radiological protective equipment used in diagnostic radiology
Fu Qiang, Wang Lu, Xi Yue, Sun Liang, Ji Shengrong, Ren Zhonghao, Wang Jia, Liu Bing
Published 2023-06-25
Cite as Chin J Radiol Med Prot, 2023, 43(6): 462-468. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112271-20221021-00415
Abstract
ObjectiveTo study the actual effect of the use of personal protective equipment of the examined individuals, and provide reference and basis for the correct use of personal protective equipment and the radiological health administrative law enforcement.
MethodsFrom February to June 2022, the imaging department of Qingdao Municipal Hospital selected 170 patients who underwent X-ray imaging examination (oral panoramic, dental radiography, DR photography, CT scanning), including 25 with oral panoramic and dental radiography, 60 with CT scanning and 60 with DR imaging. The thermoluminescent dosimeter was used to detect the ambient dose equivalent at the point of concern for 170 examined individuals who have used personal protective equipment to cover their sensitive parts, and to analyze the data detected at the same point as above when routinely using the same equipment.
ResultsThere was a statistically significant difference in the dose equivalent at the same points inside and outside the lead neckband (t=-2.23, P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the dose equivalent at the same point inside and outside the lead collar during dental radiography (P>0.05). During DR photography (chest PA, lateral and lumbar AP), the examined individuals were wearing lead aprons. Among them, there was a statistically significant difference in the dose equivalent at the same points inside and outside the lead aprons of children′s chest PA and adults′ chest PA (U=10.00, 19.00, P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the dose equivalent at the same points inside and outside the lead aprons of adult′s chest PA and lumbar AP (P>0.05). When performing CT scan (chest or upper abdomen), there was a statistically significant difference in the dose equivalent at the same points of wrapped lead aprons(U=878.50, 11.00, P<0.05).
ConclusionsThe correct use of personal protective equipment is a complex technical problem. It is very important to fully and accurately understand the optimization principle of radiation protection and correctly use personal protective equipment for the examined individuals. The administrative punishment of radiation health on the use of personal protective equipment of the examined individuals should be cautious.
Key words:
Personal protective device; Ambient dose equivalent; Concern point; Administrative law enforcement
Contributor Information
Fu Qiang
Radiation Protection Management Section, Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao 266011, China
Wang Lu
Radiation Protection Management Section, Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao 266011, China
Xi Yue
Radiation Protection Management Section, Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao 266011, China
Sun Liang
School of Radiology and Protection, Soochow University, Suzhou 215127, China
Ji Shengrong
Qingdao Huanwan Testing and Evaluation Co., LTD, Qingdao 266100, China
Ren Zhonghao
Qingdao Huanwan Testing and Evaluation Co., LTD, Qingdao 266100, China
Wang Jia
Qingdao Huanwan Testing and Evaluation Co., LTD, Qingdao 266100, China
Liu Bing
Law Enforcement Supervision Bureau, Shandong Provincial Health Commission, Jinan 250002, China
