ASSESSMENT OF INTAKE ACCORDING TO IDEAS GUIDANCE: CASE STUDY

Estimation of radiation intake and internal dose can be carried out through direct or indirect measurements during routine or special monitoring program. In case of Iodine-131 contamination, direct measurements, such as thyroid counting, are fast and efficient to give quick results. Generally, the c...

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Published in:	Radiation protection dosimetry Vol. 179; no. 2; pp. 179 - 183
Main Authors:	Bitar, A, Maghrabi, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-04-2018
Subjects:	Aerosols Humans Iodine Radioisotopes - analysis Occupational Exposure - analysis Radiation Dosage Radiation Monitoring - methods Radiation Protection - methods Radiopharmaceuticals - analysis Syria Thyroid Gland - radiation effects
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Summary:	Estimation of radiation intake and internal dose can be carried out through direct or indirect measurements during routine or special monitoring program. In case of Iodine-131 contamination, direct measurements, such as thyroid counting, are fast and efficient to give quick results. Generally, the calculation method implements suitable values for known parameters whereas default values are used if no information is available. However, in view to avoid significant discrepancies, IDEAS guidelines put in route a comprehensive method to evaluate the monitoring data for one and different types of monitoring. This article deals with a case of internal contamination of a worker who inhaled aerosols containing 131I during the production of radiopharmaceuticals. The interpretation of data obtained was done by following IDEAS guidelines.
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Case Study-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-4 content type line 23 ObjectType-Report-1 ObjectType-Article-3
ISSN:	0144-8420 1742-3406
DOI:	10.1093/rpd/ncx247