Medical Radiology and Radiation Safety. 2013. Vol. 58. No. 6. P. 25-29
RADIATION SAFETY
Yu.E. Kvacheva1, V.N. Yatsenko1, A.G. Glazunov2
Radiation Safety of Medical Personnel in Pathology and Forensic Medicine Autopsies of Individuals Exposed to Ionizing Radiation
1. Burnazyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center of FMBA, Moscow, Russia; 2. Central Bureau of Forensic Medical Expertise of FMBA, Moscow, Russia, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Abstract
Purpose: To investigate the actual problem of radiation safety for medical personnel dealing with pathology and forensic medicine autopsies of those who were exposed to accidental or therapeutic irradiation.
Results and Conclusion: On the basis of author’s experience and literature analysis it has been shown that radiation safety of prosectory staff could be achieved with a system of special measures including arrangements of collective and individual protection, radiation control, organizational matters, as well as, personnel training and needs to be supplemented with hygienic regulations and special instructive documents.
Key words: radiation safety, medical personnel, autopsy, pathologists, forensic medical experts