Development of Advanced Dosimetry Techniques for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Closed for Proposals
Project Type
Coordinated Research ProjectProject Code
E21008
CRP
1713
Approved Date
20 October 2009Project Status
ClosedStart Date
11 June 2010Expected End Date
11 June 2013Completed Date
19 November 2014Description
The current CRP proposal will focus on the extension of material in TRS 457 through a supplementary document to include detailed guidance of dosimetry in paediatric radiology, dose determination for the skin during clinical procedures, also the use of DICOM structures as a source of dosimetric data, and dosimetry for new imaging modalities. The status of organ dose determination for diagnostic radiology procedures, and the uncertainty involved in clinical and laboratory dose determination will be evaluated. Work in the secondary standard dosimetry laboratories (SSDLs) will give guidance on calibration of dosimetry equipment necessary for dose measurement in advanced dosimetric areas.
Objectives
To assist secondary standard dosimetry laboratories in developing and providing appropriate calibrations of equipment and hospitals in conducting and interpreting dosimetry measurements for an extended range of x-ray modalities and patient profiles in the Member States
Specific Objectives
Development and testing of clinical dose measurement procedures, and the related uncertainties and applications, for specialised patient populations including paediatric patients and those undergoing high dose procedures.
Development and testing of the calibration procedures at secondary standard dosimetry laboratories (SSDLs) for selected instruments needed for advanced dosimetry applications in diagnostic radiology.
Impact
1. Through this CRP research networks were developed, both in terms of clinical institutions and SSDLs. The collaboration of the participants continues even after the end of the CRP.
2. The publication on Paediatric Dosimetry (HHS) has been vary popular to the Member States.
3. The SSDL activities for intercomparison contributed to the development of harmonized guidelines for standardization of calibration methodologies within the IAEA/WHO SSDL network.