Abstract:
ObjectiveThis study was conducted to assess the dosage of radiation associated with CT guided implantation of 125I seeds in medical personnel at different distances with or without radiation protection.
MethodsAmbient dose equivalent was measured by gamma ray radiation detector after implantation of 125I seeds with or without protection at different distances(5 cm, 10 cm, 1 m, 2 m, and 3 m) into 50 patients. Radiation dose received by medical personnel was assessed.
ResultsThe ambient dose equivalents were(1091.75±10.53), (1055.50±31.68), (123.45±20.83), (20.95±6.10), and(7.78±3.24) μSv/h in 5 cm, 10 cm, 1 m, 2 m, and 3 m. The ambient dose equivalents were(1.36±2.03), (0.97±1.48), (0.46±0.63), (0.29±0.34), and(0.14±0.12) μSv/h with 0.5 mmPb lead clothes at distances of 5 cm, 10 cm, 1 m, 2 m, and 3 m. The ambient dose equivalent was statistically significant with or without 0.5 mm Pb lead clothes (F=183.718, 71.202, 217.411, 184.169, 108.222, all P < 0.05).
ConclusionsMedical personnel should take appropriate distance protection during 125I seeds implantation. Ambient dose equivalent can be significantly reduced by wearing 0.5 mmPb lead clothes.