Radiation Dose Measured with Thermoluminescent Dosimeters (TLDs)
Physician | TLD position | Radiation dose (mSv) | Radiation reduction with protection (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Fellow | Forehead | 0.74 | |
Outside of thyroid protector | 0.55 | ||
Inside of thyroid protector | 0.43 | 22 | |
Outside of apron | 0.71 | ||
Inside of apron | 0.47 | 34 | |
Professor | Forehead | 0.62 | |
Outside of thyroid protector | 0.47 | ||
Inside of thyroid protector | 0.32 | 32 | |
Outside of apron | 0.64 | ||
Inside of apron | 0.42 | 35 | |
Control | Inside operating room | 0.40 | |
Outside operating room | 0.37 |