A Study of Radiation Protection Practices on Pediatric Patients During X-Ray Procedures in the Radiology Department of Tertiary Hospitals in Kidapawan City
A Study of Radiation Protection Practices on Pediatric Patients during
X-ray Procedures in the Radiology Department of
Tertiary Hospitals in Kidapawan City
A Research Study Presented to the Faculty of
North Valley College Foundation Inc.
Lanao, Kidapawan City
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology
By:
Frixie Marie M. Antones
Pritche Ann B. Pacheco
Rizza Jessica P. Muyco
Anabel M. Espaňola
Grace E. Franco
Arden Flores
Akram S. Ali
March 2013
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM
Introduction
Radiation Protection is used to minimize the radiation that enters to the body during exposure. In actual practice, adverse help effect from ionizing radiation used in diagnostic radiology are extremely rare. The main principles in radiation protection are time, distance and shielding that is minimize exposure time, maximize the distance between oneself and the source of radiation, and take advantage of protection shielding such as lead garments and lead-lined partitions. The distance rule is particular effective, since radiation exposure varies inversely with the square of the distance from the radiation source. By 95% do standard 0.5mm lead apron reduce radiation exposure. ( Gingold, 2002 )
X-ray are form of radiation – like light or radio waves – that can be directed at the body. Radiation is an energy in the form of electromagnetic waves or particulate matter travelling in the air. Different body parts absorbs the x-rays in varying degrees. In conventional x-ray exam, a small burst of radiation is aimed the passes through the body, recording an image on photographic film or special imaging recording plate. Bones appear white on the x-ray; soft tissue shows up in shades of gray and
X-ray Procedures in the Radiology Department of
Tertiary Hospitals in Kidapawan City
A Research Study Presented to the Faculty of
North Valley College Foundation Inc.
Lanao, Kidapawan City
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology
By:
Frixie Marie M. Antones
Pritche Ann B. Pacheco
Rizza Jessica P. Muyco
Anabel M. Espaňola
Grace E. Franco
Arden Flores
Akram S. Ali
March 2013
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM
Introduction
Radiation Protection is used to minimize the radiation that enters to the body during exposure. In actual practice, adverse help effect from ionizing radiation used in diagnostic radiology are extremely rare. The main principles in radiation protection are time, distance and shielding that is minimize exposure time, maximize the distance between oneself and the source of radiation, and take advantage of protection shielding such as lead garments and lead-lined partitions. The distance rule is particular effective, since radiation exposure varies inversely with the square of the distance from the radiation source. By 95% do standard 0.5mm lead apron reduce radiation exposure. ( Gingold, 2002 )
X-ray are form of radiation – like light or radio waves – that can be directed at the body. Radiation is an energy in the form of electromagnetic waves or particulate matter travelling in the air. Different body parts absorbs the x-rays in varying degrees. In conventional x-ray exam, a small burst of radiation is aimed the passes through the body, recording an image on photographic film or special imaging recording plate. Bones appear white on the x-ray; soft tissue shows up in shades of gray and