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COVID‐19 pandemic and the effect of increased utilisation of mobile X‐ray examinations on radiation dose to radiographers

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The use of ionising radiation results in occupational exposure to medical imaging professionals, requiring routine monitoring. This study aims to assess the effect of increased utilisation of mobile X‐ray units,… Click to show full abstract

The use of ionising radiation results in occupational exposure to medical imaging professionals, requiring routine monitoring. This study aims to assess the effect of increased utilisation of mobile X‐ray units, mobile imaging of non‐routine body regions and radiographer work practice changes for impact on staff radiation dose during the early stages of the COVID‐19 pandemic.

Keywords: mobile ray; effect increased; utilisation mobile; covid pandemic; radiation dose; increased utilisation

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences
Year Published: 2022

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