Published January 1993 | Version v1
Journal article

Safest method of attending common radiation emergency that occur in teletherapy (theratron) units

  • 1. Victoria Hospital, Bangalore (India)

Description

Most common radiation emergency that occurs with telegamma radiation therapy units is source stuck i.e. teletharapy source standing in on-position without moving to its off-position. An emergency plan to tackle such situations is described. (R.G.). 2 tabs

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Bulletin of Radiation Protection
Journal Volume
16
Journal Issue
1-2
Journal Page Range
p. 27-28.
ISSN
0253-6897
CODEN
BRPRDN

Conference

Title
20. annual IARP conference on radiation protection.
Dates
24-26 Feb 1993.
Place
Kanpur (India).

INIS

Country of Publication
India
Country of Input or Organization
India
INIS RN
25028196
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
EMERGENCY PLANS; GAMMA SOURCES; RADIATION ACCIDENTS; RADIATION DOSES; RADIOTHERAPY; SAFETY
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; MEDICINE; RADIATION SOURCES; THERAPY