SIMPLE RULES FOR PROTECTION AGAINST RADIATION
C.J. Albert
Abstract
C.J. Albert
Abstract
The biological effects of radiation are reviewed and the latest recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection concerning maximum permissible dose are outlined. Sources of radiation are discussed. Rules are given for the protection of both patients and medical personnel during diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radiation. (C.H.)
A significance statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.
A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.
Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.
Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.
Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.
Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.
The biological effects of radiation are reviewed and the latest recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection concerning maximum permissible dose are outlined. Sources of radiation are discussed. Rules are given for the protection of both patients and medical personnel during diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radiation. (C.H.)
Key concepts: Radiation protection, Radiological weapon, Commission, Simple (philosophy), Radiation injury, Risk analysis (engineering), Medical radiation, Medical physics