Published 2006 | Version v1
Journal article

Evaluation and characterization of digital X-ray equipment for paediatric cardiology in the Hospital Gregorio Maranon

Description

The purchase of a digital X-Ray equipment specific for paediatric cardiology in 2003 has allowed a careful examination of the technical characteristics of these patients. This data review includes the analysis of a dose index with several variable factors such as weight, size and age of patients, purpose, type and characteristics of the study and its development over time as a results of the experience gained by the staff involved. (Author)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Spanish)
Evaluacion y caracterizacion de la dinamica de trabajo y de la dosis recibida por el paciente en la sala de hemodinamica infantil del Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranon

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radioproteccion (Madrid)
Journal Volume
49
Journal Issue
XIII
Journal Page Range
p. 84-87
CODEN
RDPREY

INIS

Country of Publication
Spain
Country of Input or Organization
Spain
INIS RN
38031034
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
DOSE EQUIVALENTS; DOSE LIMITS; DOSE RATES; DOSEMETERS; DOSIMETRY; IONIZING RADIATIONS; RADIATION DOSES; RADIATION EFFECTS; RADIATIONS
Descriptors DEC
DOSES; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; RADIATIONS; SAFETY STANDARDS; STANDARDS