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Feasibility study of computational occupational dosimetry : evaluating a proof-of-concept in an endovascular and interventional cardiology setting
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- O'Connor, U (author)
- St James's University Hospital
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- Walsh, C (author)
- St James's University Hospital
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- Gorman, D (author)
- St James's University Hospital
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- O'Reilly, G (author)
- St James's University Hospital
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- Martin, Z (author)
- St James's University Hospital
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- Madhavan, P (author)
- St James's University Hospital
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- Murphy, R T (author)
- St James's University Hospital
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- Szirt, R (author)
- St James's University Hospital
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- Almén, A (author)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,Medicinsk strålningsfysik, Malmö,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,LUCC: Lunds universitets cancercentrum,Övriga starka forskningsmiljöer,Medical Radiation Physics, Malmö,Lund University Research Groups,LUCC: Lund University Cancer Centre,Other Strong Research Environments
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- Andersson, M (author)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,Medicinsk strålningsfysik, Malmö,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,LUCC: Lunds universitets cancercentrum,Övriga starka forskningsmiljöer,Medical Radiation Physics, Malmö,Lund University Research Groups,LUCC: Lund University Cancer Centre,Other Strong Research Environments
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- Camp, A (author)
- Polytechnic University of Catalonia
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- Garcia, V (author)
- Polytechnic University of Catalonia
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Duch, M A (author)
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Ginjaume, M (author)
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- Abdelrahman, M (author)
- Belgian Nuclear Research Centre
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- Lombardo, P (author)
- Belgian Nuclear Research Centre
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- Vanhavere, F (author)
- Belgian Nuclear Research Centre
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- 2022-10-05
- 2022
- English.
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In: Journal of Radiological Protection. - : IOP Publishing. - 1361-6498 .- 0952-4746. ; 42:4
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- Individual monitoring of radiation workers is essential to ensure compliance with legal dose limits and to ensure that doses are As Low As Reasonably Achievable. However, large uncertainties still exist in personal dosimetry and there are issues with compliance and incorrect wearing of dosimeters. The objective of the PODIUM (Personal Online Dosimetry Using Computational Methods) project was to improve personal dosimetry by an innovative approach: the development of an online dosimetry application based on computer simulations without the use of physical dosimeters. Occupational doses were calculated based on the use of camera tracking devices, flexible individualised phantoms and data from the radiation source. When combined with fast Monte Carlo simulation codes, the aim was to perform personal dosimetry in real-time. A key component of the PODIUM project was to assess and validate the methodology in interventional radiology workplaces where improvements in dosimetry are needed. This paper describes the feasibility of implementing the PODIUM approach in a clinical setting. Validation was carried out using dosimeters worn by Vascular Surgeons and Interventional Cardiologists during patient procedures at a hospital in Ireland. Our preliminary results from this feasibility study show acceptable differences of the order of 40% between calculated and measured staff doses, in terms of the personal dose equivalent quantity Hp(10), however there is a greater deviation for more complex cases and improvements are needed. The challenges of using the system in busy interventional rooms have informed the future needs and applicability of PODIUM. The availability of an online personal dosimetry application has the potential to overcome problems that arise from the use of current dosimeters. In addition, it should increase awareness of radiation protection among staff. Some limitations remain and a second phase of development would be required to bring the PODIUM method into operation in a hospital setting. However, an early prototype system has been tested in a clinical setting and the results from this two-year proof-of-concept PODIUM project are very promising for future development.
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- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Klinisk medicin -- Radiologi och bildbehandling (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Clinical Medicine -- Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- Cardiology
- Feasibility Studies
- Humans
- Occupational Exposure/analysis
- Radiation Dosage
- Radiology, Interventional
- Radiometry/methods
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O'Connor, U
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Walsh, C
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Gorman, D
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O'Reilly, G
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Martin, Z
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Madhavan, P
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Murphy, R T
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Szirt, R
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Almén, A
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Andersson, M
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Camp, A
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Garcia, V
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Duch, M A
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Ginjaume, M
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Abdelrahman, M
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Lombardo, P
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Vanhavere, F
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