Exposure Rate, Dose Rate, Source Strength, TG-43, and Accumulated Dose Flashcards
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The exposure rate equation is
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2
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The equivalent mass of Ra (MRa) for a particular isotope is given by
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3
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The traditionally dose rate in a medium is given by
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5
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It is now recommended that the quantity air kerma strength (Sk) be used to
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specify the strength of brachytherapy sources.
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The air kerma strength is defined as
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7
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The units of air kerma strength (Sk) are
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U = cGy h-1 cm2
8
Q
The AAPM Task Group 43 formalism is now recommended for
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interstitital brachytherapy.
9
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The dose rate according to TG 43 is
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11
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For a temporary implant the total accumulated dose after a time t is
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