regulations Flashcards
1
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most relevant regulation!!
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- IRMER 17 (2017)
ionising radiotion (medical exposure) regulations - IRR 17
Ionising radiations regulations
2
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IRR 17
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deals with occupational exposures and general public
3
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IRMER17
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- medical exposure of patients
4
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preganancy consideration
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- dental exposures not involve abdominal and pelvic
- put remark in trakcare request
- but pt emotions important - delay if not reassured
detail in note
5
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principles of radiation proteciton
3
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- justification
- optimisation ALARP (as low as reasonle practicable )
- dose limitation (for radiation workers and public, not pt)
6
Q
where is ALARP from
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Regulation 9 - IRR2017
7
Q
IRR17 dose limit
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radiotion worker: whole body limit 6mSv/ year
public: whole body limit 1mSv/ year
8
Q
IRMER duter holders x4
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- employer: ensuring radiation protection procedure in place
- referrer: request for an exposure
- practitioner: decide if exposure is justify
- operator: carreis out practical aspect of exposure
9
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who is IRMER 17 enforced by
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HIS - Health Imporvement Scotland
10
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IRMER 17 points
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- pt info requirement
- benefits and risks of radiation exposure
- exposures must be optimised (ALARP) and justified
11
Q
controlled area
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defined around the equipment
- I/O x ray: 1.5m from x-ray tube
