Standard Test Method for Determining Protection Provided By X-ray Shielding Garments Used in Medical X-ray Fluoroscopy from Sources of Scattered X-Rays

Importancia y uso:

5.1 This test method is designed to provide a standardized procedure to ensure comparable results between manufacturers, testing laboratories, and users.

5.2 This test method attempts to realistically quantify the radiation protection provided by radiation protective garments under real-world conditions for workers primarily exposed to scattered radiation in medical fluoroscopy work.

5.3 This test method is designed to simulate exposure conditions to radiation scattered from the body of the patient undergoing fluoroscopy through an angle of 90° from the primary X-ray beam.

5.4 The test method is designed to include contributions of radiation dose to the wearer from secondary radiation emitted from the shielding material.

Subcomité:

F23.70

Volúmen:

11.03

Número ICS:

13.280 (Radiation protection)

Palabras clave:

medical fluoroscopy; radiation protection; radiation protective clothing; X-ray; X-ray scatter;