Radiation distribution and protection in a surgical theatre

摘要

The duty of a radiographer in theatre is to be prudent to minimise radiation exposure whenever possible and thus to apply the ‘As-Low-As-Reasonably Achievable' (ALARA) principle to ensure the lowest possible radiation dose to the patient and staff. The aim of the study is to determine low-dose radiation working areas in theatres and to propose protocols during fluoroscopy to apply the ALARA principle.