Published August 1985 | Version v1
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Physical characteristics of the Selectron high dose rate intracavitary afterloader

Creators

  • 1. McGill Univ., Montreal, Quebec (Canada)
  • 2. Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, Quebec (Canada)

Description

The physics measurements on a Selectron high dose-rate afterloading cobalt-60 unit are reported. The installation was found to be acceptable from the standpoint of radiation safety and cost effectiveness; hospital bed space was saved as treatment could be on an outpatient basis. A source calibration 4% higher than the value stated by the manufacturer was obtained. Measurement of the ratio of exposure rate in water to that in air confirmed the calibration and the applicability of correction factors for routine clinical dosimetry recommended in the literature. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Br. J. Radiol.
Journal Volume
58
Journal Issue
692
Series
Br. J. Radiol.
Journal Page Range
735-740
ISSN
0007-1285

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
16077861
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
AFTERLOADING; CALIBRATION; COBALT 60; CORRECTIONS; COST; DOSE RATES; DOSIMETRY; INTERNAL IRRADIATION; PERFORMANCE TESTING; RADIATION PROTECTION; RISK ASSESSMENT
Descriptors DEC
BETA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; BETA-MINUS DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; COBALT ISOTOPES; INTERMEDIATE MASS NUCLEI; INTERNAL CONVERSION RADIOISOTO; IRRADIATION; ISOMERIC TRANSITION ISOTOPES; ISOTOPES; MEDICINE; MINUTES LIVING RADIOISOTOPES; NUCLEI; ODD-ODD NUCLEI; RADIOISOTOPES; RADIOTHERAPY; TESTING; THERAPY; YEARS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES