The Use of Electron Linear Accelerators in Medical Radiation Therapy. Overview Report No. 3. Accident History.

摘要

The report is the third in a series of overview reports prepared during the course of a study regarding the use of electron linear accelerators in radiation therapy. The purpose of this report is to present an overview of the radiation accident history of electron linear accelerators used in medical radiation therapy (medical linacs). The first and second reports in this series present overviews of:the physical characteristics of medical linacs;the market and use characteristics of medical linacs;current status and future trends. The final report provides an overview of regulations,standards,and guidelines which control the use of electron linear accelerators in medical radiation therapy.