Use of a prototype radioprotection cabin in vascular neuroradiology: Dosimetry and ergonomics

作者：Guersen Joel^*; Karmouche Kaouthar; Moyon Jean Baptiste; Osmond Estelle; Poulin Maxime; Gabrillargues Jean; Jean Betty; Chabert Emmanuel; Dutheil Frederic; Cassagnes Lucie; Boyer Louis

来源：Journal of Neuroradiology, 2015, 42(6): 326-331.

DOI：10.1016/j.neurad.2015.04.005

• Radioprotection cabin
• Interventional neuroradiology
• Lead vest and skirt
• Thermo luminescent dosimeters

Objectives: The aim of this work was to compare the performance of a prototype radioprotection cabin in interventional neuroradiology, and to assess its suitability for routine use.
Materials and methods: The radioprotection cabin was a prototype derived from the CATHPAX AF (R) model. Three operators carried out 21 procedures (19 brain arteriographies and 2 embolizations) using the radioprotection cabin and not wearing the usual lead individual protection equipment (IPE), and 17 procedures (16 brain arteriographies and 1 embolization) wearing the standard lead IPE (vest, skirt, thyroid shield and goggles), and not using the radioprotection cabin. In all cases, thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) were positioned at head, trunk, pelvic region, and upper and lower limbs to measure the dose equivalent for H-p(0.07) or H-p (3) that they received, attenuated by either the cabin or the lead IPE. Parallel to these dosimetric measurements, the ergonomics of the protection cabin were appraised by each radiologist after each procedure.
Results and conclusion: The cabin procured an overall reduction of 74% of the dose received on the whole body with H-p (0.07) = 0.04 mSv +/- 0.01 (CL = 95%) against H-p (0.07) = 0.12 mSv +/- 0.04 (CL = 95%) for the IPE. Body protection with the cabin was near complete, and close to 100% for the regions not protected by the usual IPE (e.g. the head). We also showed that design weaknesses noted by the operators that hampered procedures (tight reflections, reduced hand mobility, awkward access to radioscopy pedal) could be remedied by maker's improvements to the prototype and minor changes in work habits.

• 出版日期2015-12