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Anales de Radiología México 2015; 14 (1)

Objectives for a Patient Radiological Protection Program in computed tomography services in Mexico

Montoya-Mendoza N, Franco-Cabrera MC

Language: Spanish
References: 20
Page: 99-107
PDF size: 360.16 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Background: In recent years it has been confirmed that computed tomography is the image study that contributes the most to the population dose. Radiology services have a responsibility to implement actions to limit the risks and maximize the benefits of such studies.
Objective: Describe the objectives of a Patient Radiological Protection Program in tomography services, based on recommendations of expert organizations and supported by the regulatory framework for radiology in Mexico.
Methodology: We conducted a literature review to identify recommendations by scientific and academic entities with authority in matters of radiological safety. We analyzed the regulatory framework in Mexico to identify how it correlates with international recommendations.
Results: The International Commission Radiological Protection and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are reference organizations which study the risks of medical exposure to radiation and promote its regulation. The Fundamental Safety Principles are one of the IAEA’s basic declarations which should be included in any Radiological Protection Program for patients. Most of these principles have corollaries in Mexican regulations and others require specific actions by the persons responsible for tomography services.
Conclusion: A Patient Radiological Protection Program in tomography services should include systematic actions relating to rationale, optimization, recording, and analysis of dose and risk mitigation and prevention. The involvement of senior management, radiologists, residents, technicians, and physicists is essential.


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