TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ciraj-Bjelac, Olivera
AU  - Carinou, Eleftheria
AU  - Ferrari, Paolo
AU  - Gingaume, Merce
AU  - Merce, Marta Sans
AU  - O'Connor, Una
PY  - 2016
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1299
AB  - Occupational exposure from interventional x-ray procedures is one of the areas in which increased eye lens exposure may occur. Accurate dosimetry is an important element to investigate the correlation of observed radiation effects with radiation dose, to verify the compliance with regulatory dose limits, and to optimize radiation protection practice. The objective of this work is to review eye lens dose levels in clinical practice that may occur from the use of ionizing radiation. The use of a dedicated eye lens dosimeter is the recommended methodology; however, in practice it cannot always be easily implemented. Alternatively, the eye lens dose could be assessed from measurements of other dosimetric quantities or other indirect parameters, such as patient dose. The practical implementation of monitoring eye lens doses and the use of adequate protective equipment still remains a challenge. The use of lead glasses with a good fit to the face, appropriate lateral coverage, and/or ceiling-suspended screens is recommended in workplaces with potential high eye lens doses.
T2  - Journal of the American College of Radiology
T1  - Occupational Exposure of the Eye Lens in Interventional Procedures: How to Assess and Manage Radiation Dose
VL  - 13
IS  - 11
SP  - 1347
EP  - 1353
DO  - 10.1016/j.jacr.2016.06.015
ER  - 

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author = "Ciraj-Bjelac, Olivera and Carinou, Eleftheria and Ferrari, Paolo and Gingaume, Merce and Merce, Marta Sans and O'Connor, Una",
year = "2016",
abstract = "Occupational exposure from interventional x-ray procedures is one of the areas in which increased eye lens exposure may occur. Accurate dosimetry is an important element to investigate the correlation of observed radiation effects with radiation dose, to verify the compliance with regulatory dose limits, and to optimize radiation protection practice. The objective of this work is to review eye lens dose levels in clinical practice that may occur from the use of ionizing radiation. The use of a dedicated eye lens dosimeter is the recommended methodology; however, in practice it cannot always be easily implemented. Alternatively, the eye lens dose could be assessed from measurements of other dosimetric quantities or other indirect parameters, such as patient dose. The practical implementation of monitoring eye lens doses and the use of adequate protective equipment still remains a challenge. The use of lead glasses with a good fit to the face, appropriate lateral coverage, and/or ceiling-suspended screens is recommended in workplaces with potential high eye lens doses.",
journal = "Journal of the American College of Radiology",
title = "Occupational Exposure of the Eye Lens in Interventional Procedures: How to Assess and Manage Radiation Dose",
volume = "13",
number = "11",
pages = "1347-1353",
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Ciraj-Bjelac, O., Carinou, E., Ferrari, P., Gingaume, M., Merce, M. S.,& O'Connor, U.. (2016). Occupational Exposure of the Eye Lens in Interventional Procedures: How to Assess and Manage Radiation Dose. in Journal of the American College of Radiology, 13(11), 1347-1353.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacr.2016.06.015

Ciraj-Bjelac O, Carinou E, Ferrari P, Gingaume M, Merce MS, O'Connor U. Occupational Exposure of the Eye Lens in Interventional Procedures: How to Assess and Manage Radiation Dose. in Journal of the American College of Radiology. 2016;13(11):1347-1353.
doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2016.06.015 .

Ciraj-Bjelac, Olivera, Carinou, Eleftheria, Ferrari, Paolo, Gingaume, Merce, Merce, Marta Sans, O'Connor, Una, "Occupational Exposure of the Eye Lens in Interventional Procedures: How to Assess and Manage Radiation Dose" in Journal of the American College of Radiology, 13, no. 11 (2016):1347-1353,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacr.2016.06.015 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Carinou, Eleftheria
AU  - Ferrari, Paolo
AU  - Ciraj-Bjelac, Olivera
AU  - Gingaume, Merce
AU  - Merce, Marta Sans
AU  - O'Connor, Una
PY  - 2015
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/732
AB  - A thorough literature review about the current situation on the implementation of eye lens monitoring has been performed in order to provide recommendations regarding dosemeter types, calibration procedures and practical aspects of eye lens monitoring for interventional radiology personnel. Most relevant data and recommendations from about 100 papers have been analysed and classified in the following topics: challenges of today in eye lens monitoring; conversion coefficients, phantoms and calibration procedures for eye lens dose evaluation; correction factors and dosemeters for eye lens dose measurements; dosemeter position and influence of protective devices. The major findings of the review can be summarised as follows: the recommended operational quantity for the eye lens monitoring is H-p(3). At present, several dosemeters are available for eye lens monitoring and calibration procedures are being developed. However, in practice, very often, alternative methods are used to assess the dose to the eye lens. A summary of correction factors found in the literature for the assessment of the eye lens dose is provided. These factors can give an estimation of the eye lens dose when alternative methods, such as the use of a whole body dosemeter, are used. A wide range of values is found, thus indicating the large uncertainty associated with these simplified methods. Reduction factors from most common protective devices obtained experimentally and using Monte Carlo calculations are presented. The paper concludes that the use of a dosemeter placed at collar level outside the lead apron can provide a useful first estimate of the eye lens exposure. However, for workplaces with estimated annual equivalent dose to the eye lens close to the dose limit, specific eye lens monitoring should be performed. Finally, training of the involved medical staff on the risks of ionising radiation for the eye lens and on the correct use of protective systems is strongly recommended.
T2  - Journal of Radiological Protection
T1  - Eye lens monitoring for interventional radiology personnel: dosemeters, calibration and practical aspects of H-p(3) monitoring. A 2015 review
VL  - 35
IS  - 3
SP  - R17
EP  - R34
DO  - 10.1088/0952-4746/35/3/R17
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Carinou, Eleftheria and Ferrari, Paolo and Ciraj-Bjelac, Olivera and Gingaume, Merce and Merce, Marta Sans and O'Connor, Una",
year = "2015",
abstract = "A thorough literature review about the current situation on the implementation of eye lens monitoring has been performed in order to provide recommendations regarding dosemeter types, calibration procedures and practical aspects of eye lens monitoring for interventional radiology personnel. Most relevant data and recommendations from about 100 papers have been analysed and classified in the following topics: challenges of today in eye lens monitoring; conversion coefficients, phantoms and calibration procedures for eye lens dose evaluation; correction factors and dosemeters for eye lens dose measurements; dosemeter position and influence of protective devices. The major findings of the review can be summarised as follows: the recommended operational quantity for the eye lens monitoring is H-p(3). At present, several dosemeters are available for eye lens monitoring and calibration procedures are being developed. However, in practice, very often, alternative methods are used to assess the dose to the eye lens. A summary of correction factors found in the literature for the assessment of the eye lens dose is provided. These factors can give an estimation of the eye lens dose when alternative methods, such as the use of a whole body dosemeter, are used. A wide range of values is found, thus indicating the large uncertainty associated with these simplified methods. Reduction factors from most common protective devices obtained experimentally and using Monte Carlo calculations are presented. The paper concludes that the use of a dosemeter placed at collar level outside the lead apron can provide a useful first estimate of the eye lens exposure. However, for workplaces with estimated annual equivalent dose to the eye lens close to the dose limit, specific eye lens monitoring should be performed. Finally, training of the involved medical staff on the risks of ionising radiation for the eye lens and on the correct use of protective systems is strongly recommended.",
journal = "Journal of Radiological Protection",
title = "Eye lens monitoring for interventional radiology personnel: dosemeters, calibration and practical aspects of H-p(3) monitoring. A 2015 review",
volume = "35",
number = "3",
pages = "R17-R34",
doi = "10.1088/0952-4746/35/3/R17"
}

Carinou, E., Ferrari, P., Ciraj-Bjelac, O., Gingaume, M., Merce, M. S.,& O'Connor, U.. (2015). Eye lens monitoring for interventional radiology personnel: dosemeters, calibration and practical aspects of H-p(3) monitoring. A 2015 review. in Journal of Radiological Protection, 35(3), R17-R34.
https://doi.org/10.1088/0952-4746/35/3/R17

Carinou E, Ferrari P, Ciraj-Bjelac O, Gingaume M, Merce MS, O'Connor U. Eye lens monitoring for interventional radiology personnel: dosemeters, calibration and practical aspects of H-p(3) monitoring. A 2015 review. in Journal of Radiological Protection. 2015;35(3):R17-R34.
doi:10.1088/0952-4746/35/3/R17 .

Carinou, Eleftheria, Ferrari, Paolo, Ciraj-Bjelac, Olivera, Gingaume, Merce, Merce, Marta Sans, O'Connor, Una, "Eye lens monitoring for interventional radiology personnel: dosemeters, calibration and practical aspects of H-p(3) monitoring. A 2015 review" in Journal of Radiological Protection, 35, no. 3 (2015):R17-R34,
https://doi.org/10.1088/0952-4746/35/3/R17 . .