COVID-19 pandemic and the effect of increased utilisation of mobile X-ray examinations on radiation dose to radiographers.

Phoebe Yeung Jo-Anne Pinson Michael LawsonChristopher LeongMohamed Khaldoun Badawy

Published in: Journal of medical radiation sciences (2022)

Increased utilisation and work practice changes had no significant effect on reported staff radiation dose. The average reported dose remained significantly lower than the occupational dose limits for radiation workers of 20 mSv.

Keyphrases

primary care
healthcare
high resolution
computed tomography
dual energy
radiation induced
radiation therapy
mass spectrometry
long term care