Radiation physics.

J Vasc Surg

Roper St. Francis Heart and Vascular Center, Charleston, SC 29401, USA.

Published: January 2011

Introduction: Radiation comes in different forms of energy in motion. Doses of radiation and the area of interest are important considerations when imaging patients, particularly during percutaneous procedures.

Methods: Reference texts in essential physics, principles of radiation imaging, and radiation dosimetry were reviewed.

Results: Dose, exposure to radiation, and total body radiation delivery are reviewed and graphically tabulated.

Conclusion: Each institution will monitor radiation dose delivered to the individual; however, individual physicians have the responsibility to protect themselves and their patients against excessive radiation exposure by knowing appropriate dosages and biological risks.

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