Monte Carlo Simulation of Organ Absorbed Dose of Worker's Radiation Exposure in Bone Scintigraphy

Objectives: This study examines individual organ doses and the impact of ionizing radiation sources on effective radiation doses. Methods: In the research, the ICRP-defined adult standing phantom was used as the phantom material in the Visual Monte Carlo Dose Calculation Program (VMC). Subsequently,...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics 2024-11, Vol.14 (11), p.105-110
Hauptverfasser: Charles Kouman, Koffi, N’guessan Placide Gabin Allangba, Koffi, Fagnidi, Yves Kily Hervé, Guy Müller Banquet, Okra
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Zusammenfassung:Objectives: This study examines individual organ doses and the impact of ionizing radiation sources on effective radiation doses. Methods: In the research, the ICRP-defined adult standing phantom was used as the phantom material in the Visual Monte Carlo Dose Calculation Program (VMC). Subsequently, the incurred doses were calculated by defining different doses, distances, and durations for the 99mTc radioactive source. Results: Exposure times were set at 5 minutes and 20 minutes in comparison. The results indicated that for 5 minutes and 20 minutes at 360 cm, doses remained below the ICRP recommended annual dose limit of 5.7 µSv/h for occupational exposure. Conclusion: Organ absorbed and effective doses varied with exposure time and source-phantom distance. To optimize radiation exposure, people working in radiation fields must make an increased effort to reduce radiation doses following the ALARA principles. Keywords: Effective dose, absorbed dose, VMC software, Monte Carlo
ISSN:2250-1177
2250-1177
DOI:10.22270/jddt.v14i11.6896