Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics · 2010 · 14 citations · 5 references
MedicineRadiation OncologySurgeryRadiation MeasurementRadiation SafetyRadiation ShieldingAccelerator ShieldingMedical Radiation ShieldingPatient Radiation SafetyRadiation Risk AssessmentRadiation TherapyShielding DesignRadiation Field MeasurementsRadiation Shielding AssessmentRadiation Shielding DesignScatter Radiation CharacterizationScatter Radiation DosimetryShieldingShielding For Electron AcceleratorsShielding Performance Evaluation
The purpose of this investigation is to measure, characterize and report stray photon leakage and scatter radiation measurements from the Mobetron, an intra‐operative electron linear accelerator designed for use in an operating room environment. The study is needed due to recent changes to the shielding design of the Mobetron, and also to provide specific information that may be required by regulation in various jurisdictions. An analysis is performed on a number of manufactured units to determine an average 3D stray photon radiation map. This information provides a basis for determining patient‐based load restrictions and/or additional shielding for the operating room. The data presented evaluates the number of procedures for which the Mobetron may be safely operated in a typical unshielded operating room. PACS number: 87.53.‐j; 87.56.‐v
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The Mobetron: A New Concept for IORT
Mary Louise Meurk, Donald A. Goer, G. Spalek et al. · Frontiers of radiation therapy and oncology · 1997 · 35 citations · Full text