Estimation of shielding factors for linear accelerators Journal Article

  


Authors: Mechalakos, J.; St. Germain, J.
Article Title: Estimation of shielding factors for linear accelerators
Abstract: There have been a number of persons who have estimated that the use of multi-leaf collimation and IMRT techniques increase the workload in treatment rooms to the extent that assumptions used in shielding calculations should reflect these increased workloads. This paper examines the workloads in a large department with treatment machines of varying energies and techniques. While the sample size examined is limited, the data presented demonstrate that the standard assumptions may still be sufficiently conservative that no substantive changes may be needed.
Keywords: radiation dose; radiotherapy; oncology; workload; collimator; linear accelerator; particle accelerators; radiation shield; radiation protection; work; beam therapy; shielding; radiation, medical; humans; priority journal; article; operational topic; accelerators, medical
Journal Title: Health Physics
Volume: 83
Issue: Suppl.5
ISSN: 0017-9078
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins  
Date Published: 2002-11-01
Start Page: S65
End Page: S67
Language: English
PUBMED: 12458922
PROVIDER: scopus
DOI: 10.1097/00004032-200211005-00006
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Notes: Export Date: 14 November 2014 -- Source: Scopus
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  2. Jean M St Germain
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