Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effects of self-made 90Sr applicator retainer on reducing radiation doses to medical personnel and improving their health status.
Methods Self-made 90Sr applicator retainer was used in radiation therapy instead of traditionally holding the applicator in hand.The individual annual dose equivalent, peripheral white blood cell count and lymphocyte chromosome aberration rate of medical personnel before and after the application of 90Sr applicator retainer were analyzed comparatively.
Results The individual annual dose equivalent was significantly reduced after the application of 90Sr applicator retainer(t=11.40, P < 0.01). The peripheral white blood cell count was significantly improved after the application(t=-3.75, P < 0.01).
Conclusions The application of 90Sr applicator retainer significantly reduced individual radiation doses, improved peripheral white blood cell count and effectively protected the health of medical personnel.