RSO Interview with Barbara Hamrick Less Health Physics. 103(2):S121-S123, August 2012. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Interview with a Radiation Safety Officer. Buy
Investigation of Alpha and Beta Self-Absorption Factors in the Calibration of Water Sample Measurements Valentin, C. P.; Kratky, J.; Brandl, A. Valentin, C. P.; Kratky, J.; Brandl, A. Less Health Physics. 103(2):S124-S130, August 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Correction factors for self-absorption in the dry residue from water samples measured on a gross alpha and beta counter. Buy
Modification of a Motel-Type Room to Accommodate Patients Receiving Radioiodine Therapy: Reduction of Environmental Exposure Pickering, Charles A.; Dykes, James N.; Domingo, Michelle T.; More Pickering, Charles A.; Dykes, James N.; Domingo, Michelle T.; Patricko, Joseph Jr; Yamauchi, Dave M.; Williams, Lawrence E. Less Health Physics. 103(2):S131-S135, August 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: A cost-effective method is demonstrated to reduce radiation exposures to family members and the public from patients receiving 131I for therapy of thyroid cancer. Buy
A Comparative Study for Radiological Decontamination of Laboratory Fume Hood Materials Thomas, Elizabeth; Sweet, Lucas; MacFarlan, Paul; More Thomas, Elizabeth; Sweet, Lucas; MacFarlan, Paul; McNamara, Bruce; Kerschner, Harrison Less Health Physics. 103(2):S136-S143, August 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: The radiological decontamination performance of the laboratory standard stainless steel fume hood is compared to that of powder coated carbon steel. Buy
Radioactive Waste Handling and Disposal at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre Al-Haj, Abdalla N.; Lobriguito, Aida M.; Al Anazi, Ibrahim Al-Haj, Abdalla N.; Lobriguito, Aida M.; Al Anazi, Ibrahim Less Health Physics. 103(2):S144-S150, August 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This article details the experiences of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre regarding how staff, public, and environment doses from radioactive wastes were reduced. Buy
Decommissioning of the High Flux Beam Reactor at Brookhaven National Laboratory Hu, Jih-Perng; Reciniello, Richard N.; Holden, Norman E. Hu, Jih-Perng; Reciniello, Richard N.; Holden, Norman E. Less Health Physics. 103(2):S151-S160, August 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Decontamination and decommissioning of a high-flux beam research reactor operated at 30–60 mega-watts in 30 years. Buy
Operational Experience of Continuous Air Monitoring of Smoke for 239Pu during a Wildfire Whicker, Jeffrey J.; Baltz, David; Eisele, William F.; More Whicker, Jeffrey J.; Baltz, David; Eisele, William F.; Hart, Orval F.; McNaughton, Michael W.; Green, Andrew A. Less Health Physics. 103(2):S161-S168, August 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Continuous air monitoring for radionuclides in heavy smoke presents unique challenges, but results show measurement capability is not degraded until filter clogging reduces flow rates significantly. Buy
Evaluation of a Commercial Software Package’s Ability to Calibrate an In Vivo Counter for Emergency Response Kramer, Gary H.; Capello, Kevin; DiNardo, Anthony; More Kramer, Gary H.; Capello, Kevin; DiNardo, Anthony; Hauck, Barry Less Health Physics. 103(2):S169-S173, August 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Software calibration of an emergency in vivo counter. Buy
Particulate Activity Accumulated on A Moving Filter and RCS Leak Detection Peng, Wu-hung Peng, Wu-hung Less Health Physics. 103(2):S174-S178, August 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Analytical equations for calculating the particulate activity accumulated on a moving filter of a containment air particulate radiation monitor due to RCS leak were presented. Buy
Maintaining Radiation Exposures As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) for Dental Personnel Operating Portable Hand-Held X-Ray Equipment McGiff, Thomas J.; Danforth, Robert A.; Herschaft, Edward E. McGiff, Thomas J.; Danforth, Robert A.; Herschaft, Edward E. Less Health Physics. 103(2):S179-S185, August 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: A study simulating clinical use of portable hand-held dental X-ray equipment indicates that operator exposures can be considered As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) when this equipment is used as directed by the manufacturer. Buy
