RADIATION SAFETY STUDY OF X-RAY IRRADIATION FACILITIES AT THREE HOSPITALS IN PORT HARCOURT Page No: 2293-2296

MA Briggs-Kamara, PC Okoye and I Tamunobereton-ari

Keywords: X-ray, irradiation, safety, absorbed dose, exposure, radiation facility.

Abstract: A Radiation safety study of X-ray Irradiation facilities was carried out at three Hospitals in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This study employed the use of a specialized Geiger Muller counter, the Radalert-100, to take measurements of the levels of radiation emissions and extent of scatter radiation to the surrounding environment. A pocket dosimeter was also used to measure the absorbed doses. The background radiation in and around the radiation rooms were measured and found to range from 0.08 to 1.60?Sv which are within the normal range of 0.09 to 1.70 ?Sv. However some technical and engineering regulations would have to be strictly followed to maintain standards.



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