핵의학 영상검사에서 Pocket dosimeter 착용의 유용성 평가

김영빈,이은지,김건재,Kim, Young-Bin,Lee, Eun-Ji,Kim, Kun-Jae 대한핵의학기술학회 2011 핵의학 기술 Vol.15 No.1

Pocket dosimeter는 열형광선량계(TLD)나 필름 뱃지(Film Badge)와 다르게 실시간으로 피폭량을 확인할 수 있다. 주로 행하여지는 핵의학 영상검사에서 Pocket dosimeter가 Survey meter와 비교하여 얼마나 정확히 피폭량을 측정할 수 있는지를 알아보고 각 핵의학 영상검사에 따른 피폭량을 비교해보고자 하였다. 대상은 2010년 9월에 핵의학과를 방문한 환자 22명을 대상으로 하였다. 방법은 첫 번째로 Pertechnetate 185 MBq부터 1850 MBq까지 각각 185 MBq씩 증가시킨 점선원을 50 cm 거리에서 Survey meter로 측정하고 같은 위치에서 Pocket dosimeter로 5분 동안 측정하였다. 두 번째로 PET/CT 검사를 받는 환자 12명을 대상으로 $^{18}F$-FDG 370 MBq를 정맥주사하고 90분 후에 환자로부터 50 cm거리에서 Survey meter로 측정하고 같은 위치에서 Pocket dosimeter로 5분 동안 측정하였다. 세 번째로 Bone Scan 검사를 받는 환자 10명을 대상으로 $^{99m}Tc$-DPD 925 MBq를 정맥주사하고 3시간 후에 환자로부터 50 cm거리에서 Survey meter로 측정하고 같은 위치에서 Pocket dosimeter로 10분 동안 측정하였다. 점선원을 이용한 실험결과 Survey meter로 측정된 값은 평균 $70.12{\pm}39.36{\mu}Sv/h$이고 Pocket dosimeter로 5분 동안 측정된 값은 평균 $5{\pm}3.06{\mu}Sv$였다. PET/CT 환자에서 측정한 결과 Survey meter로 측정된 값은 평균 $25.04{\pm}6.16{\mu}Sv/h$이고 Pocket dosimeter로 5분 동안 측정된 값은 평균 $2.41{\pm}0.51{\mu}Sv$였다. Bone Scan 검사에서 측정한 결과 Survey meter로 측정된 값은 평균 $8.58{\pm}0.96{\mu}Sv/h$이고 Pocket dosimeter로 10분 동안 측정된 값은 평균 $1{\mu}Sv$였다. 위 실험 측정 결과에서 Pocket dosimeter의 값은 Survey meter의 값에 비해 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 나타내었다(p<0.001). 본 연구 결과에 따르면 Survey meter의 값이 증가할수록 Pocket dosimeter의 값이 증가됨을 알 수 있었고 통계적으로도 유의한 차이를 나타내었다. 따라서 핵의학 영상검사에서 Pocket dosimeter의 착용은 방사선사의 피폭관리에 도움을 줄 것으로 사료된다. Purpose: The aim of study is to find accuracy of pocket dosimeter in measuring exposed dose in compared with survey meter and to compare exposed dose according as Nuclear medicine exams. Materials and Method: First, radiation dose to point source(185 MBq,370 MBq, ${\ldots}$, 1665 MBq, 1850 MBq) were measured in using a pocket dosimeter and a survey meter. Second, radiation dose to 12 patients injected $^{18}F$-FDG 370 MBq were measured in using a pocket dosimeter and a survey meter. Third, radiation dose to 10 patients injected $^{99m}Tc$-DPD 925 MBq were measured in using a pocket dosimeter and a surveymeter. Result: The average is $70.12{\pm}39.36{\mu}Sv/h$ in measurement of point source with Surveymeter and $5{\pm}3.06{\mu}Sv$ in measurement of point source with Pocket dosimeter. The average is $25.04{\pm}6.16{\mu}Sv/h$ in measurement of PET/CT patients with Surveymeter and $2.41{\pm}0.51{\mu}Sv$ in measurement of PET/CT with Pocket dosimeter. The average is $8.58{\pm}0.96{\mu}Sv/h$ in measurement of Bone Scan patients with Surveymeter and $1{\mu}Sv$ in measurement of Bone Scan patients with Pocket dosimeter. Significant difference found between Survey meter value and Pocket dosimeter value in all experimentation (p<0.001). Conclusion: Accoring to rusult Wearing Pocket dosimeter is usefulnee in manerage of exposed dose in nucler medicine exams.

A PC-Based Monte Carlo Program과 유리선량계를 이용한 장기선량 및 유효선량 평가

최원근(Weon Keun Choi),김재인(Jae Yin Kim),홍준기(Joon Ki Hong),김성진(Seong Jin Kim),이관섭(Kwan Sub Lee),하동윤(Dong Yoon Ha) 대한영상의학기술학회 2009 대한영상의학기술학회 논문지 Vol.2009 No.-

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to examine the utility of PCXMC by comparing organ dose based on statistical data obtained from Monte Carlo of program and organ dose obtained from the method using phantom and glass dosimeter. Materials and Methods : 1. Direct method (the method of measurement using Glass Dosimeter) : GD3.52M (GD3.52M will be referred to as element ) is inserted in the center of each organ. To calculate HVL and entrance exposure dose(mR), Unfors Xi meter is attached to around center of phantom entrance surface. To calculate ESD, five elements were attached around fields. Chest PA, Chest Lat, L-spine AP, L-spine Lat, Pelvis AP, and Skull PA are irradiated as Protocol of this hospital. 2. indirect method (the method using PCXMC program) : PCXMC program minimizes Error (%) by entering the same parameter as direct method on the hypothetical mathematical phantom The same age, stature, weight, and Focus-Skin Distance as Examination data of RANDO phantom are input and the FOV is drawn in the very same position. 16 organ doses are compared and analyzed which are the same as glass dosimeter among 29 organ doses obtained from inputting doses in PCXMC. Results : 1. Organ doses : In all six tests, when comparing between PCXMC within FOV and others with organ doses in glass dosimeter, they are significant with each other (p<0.05). With relation to Out of FOV organ dose of Chest PA, Chest Lat, Pelvis AP, and Skull PA, the difference in terms of statistic is significant (p<0.05). 2. Effective dose : In Chest PA, and Chest Lat, effective dose using PCXMC is 0.0453, 0.1542 and effective dose using glass dosimeter is 0.0527, 0.1699 and shows the difference of 14% and 9% respectively. In Skull PA, organ dose using PCXMC program is 0.0209 and organic dose using glass dosimeter is 0.0209 and therefore they show the same result. In L-spine AP, and Lat, effective dose using PCXMC is 0.5635, 0.4794 and effective dose using glass dosimeter is 0.7845, 0.6301 and in other words, 28%, 23% respectively. The method of measurement using glass dosimeter is higher than that of measurement using PCXMC. In Pelvis AP, effective dose using PCXMC is 0.4709 and effective dose using glass dosimeter is 0.6833 and the difference is 31%. Conclusion : 1. Organ dose : In cases of organ dose using glass dosimeter and organ dose using PCXMC program and Chest PA, Chest Lat, Pelvis AP and Skull PA in which there is the difference of average, they are organ dose out of FOV and low dose. In case predose measurement value is less than 30uGy of organ dose, there is difference in measurement value in between organ dose using PCXMC program and organic dose using glass dosimeter. 2. Effective dose : In Chest PA, Lat, and Skull PA which show low effective dose, effective dose using PCXMC program and effective dose using glass dosimeter show similar result. In L-spine, Lat, and Pelvis AP with high effective, effective dose using glass dosimeter compared with effective dose using PCXMC program is measured high consistently.

A new real-time personal dosimeter with position monitoring based on a scintillator

Moon Sun Young,Yoon Myonggeun,Kim Sun-Young,Shin Dongho 한국물리학회 2021 THE JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY Vol.78 No.11

Personal dosimeters are used to measure the amount of radiation exposure in individual radiation workers. We aimed to replace existing personal dosimeters and evaluate a real-time scintillator-based dosimeter by monitoring its radiation dose and checking the location exposed to radiation in the workspace. The developed dosimeter measured the radiation dose based on a scintillating fiber (SF) bundle, and comprised a silicon photomultiplier (SiPM), ultra-wide-band (UWB)-based location detecting system, and Bluetooth system. The SF bundle was exposed to radiation-emitted light, and the photons were amplified and converted to electrical signals through the SiPM. These signals were transferred to the user through the Bluetooth system and monitored. To evaluate the feasibility of this mechanism as a dosimeter, we performed characteristic tests, such as dose linearity, dependence on dose rate, energy, exposed angle, and location coordinate mapping. Also, the dose distribution formed in circles around the iso-center was measured to confirm the feasibility of monitoring the exposure dose and location and to enable the radiation worker to move freely in a workspace. We confirmed dose linearity, independence from energy and angle, and accuracy of location monitoring in our device. The user’s locations were measured with a difference of − 6 cm and − 4.8 cm on the x- and the y-axes, respectively. The measured doses on our developed dosimeter were 62.7, 32.3, 21.0, and 15.4 mSv at distances of 50, 100, 150, and 200 cm from the iso-center. In other words, all measured doses at several points showed an error within 5% as compared to doses provided by the conventional pocket dosimeter. These results show that the developed SF-based dosimeter is advantageous in monitoring the exposure dose and location in real time, and has significant potential as a new personal dosimeter for radiation workers.

Basic Radiological Characteristics of a Non-Scattering Gel Dosimeter for 3D Dosimetry

Kyung Hwan Chang,Yunseo Ji,Suk Lee,Kwang Hyeon Kim,Dae Sik Yang,Jung Ae Lee,Young Je Park,Won Sup Yoon,Chul Yong Kim,Yuanjie Cao,Samju Cho 한국물리학회 2016 THE JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY Vol.69 No.11

We used a spectrophotometer to compare the dosimetric properties of two non-scattering (radiochromic) gel dosimeters: a non-scattering gel dosimeter developed in-house and a PRESAGETM gel dosimeter. We evaluated the dosimetric characteristics, including spectral absorption, dose linearity, reproducibility, and dose rate dependency of the two gel dosimeters. The non-scattering gel and the PRESAGETM gel dosimeters showed peak sensitivity at wavelengths of 600 nm and 630 nm, respectively. Over a range of doses the best dose linearities of the non-scattering and the PRESAGETM gel dosimeters resulted in R2 values of 0.99 at wavelengths of 600 nm and 630 nm, respectively. The reproducibility and dose-rate dependence of each of the two gel dosimeters were within the range of ±3 %. Our results revealed that the peak sensitivities of the two radiochromic gel dosimeters were significantly different; the in-house non-scattering gel dosimeter demonstrated peak sensitivity at a wavelength of 600 nm while the PRESAGETM gel dosimeter had peak sensitivity at a wavelength of 630 nm. We confirmed that for 3D gel dosimetry, the in-house non-scattering gel dosimeter had a more stable dose response compared with a commercial non-scattering gel dosimeter.

Quenching Effect in an Optical Fiber Type Small Size Dosimeter Irradiated with 290 MeV·u^-1 Carbon Ions

Hirata, Yuho,Watanabe, Kenichi,Uritani, Akira,Yamazaki, Atsushi,Koba, Yusuke,Matsufuji, Naruhiro The Korean Association for Radiation Protection 2016 방사선방어학회지 Vol.41 No.3

Background: We are developing a small size dosimeter for dose estimation in particle therapies. The developed dosimeter is an optical fiber based dosimeter mounting an radiation induced luminescence material, such as an OSL or a scintillator, at a tip. These materials generally suffer from the quenching effect under high LET particle irradiation. Materials and Methods: We fabricated two types of the small size dosimeters. They used an OSL material Eu:BaFBr and a BGO scintillator. Carbon ions were irradiated into the fabricated dosimeters at Heavy Ion Medical Accelerator in Chiba (HIMAC). The small size dosimeters were set behind the water equivalent acrylic phantom. Bragg peak was observed by changing the phantom thickness. An ion chamber was also placed near the small size dosimeters as a reference. Results and Discussion: Eu:BaFBr and BGO dosimeters showed a Bragg peak at the same thickness as the ion chamber. Under high LET particle irradiation, the response of the luminescence-based small size dosimeters deteriorated compared with that of the ion chamber due to the quenching effect. We confirmed the luminescence efficiency of Eu:BaFBr and BGO decrease with the LET. The reduction coefficient of luminescence efficiency was different between the BGO and the Eu:BaFBr. The LET can be determined from the luminescence ratio between Eu:BaFBr and BGO, and the dosimeter response can be corrected. Conclusion: We evaluated the LET dependence of the luminescence efficiency of the BGO and Eu:BaFBr as the quenching effect. We propose and discuss the correction of the quenching effect using the signal intensity ratio of the both materials. Although the correction precision is not sufficient, feasibility of the proposed correction method is proved through basic experiments.

Personal Dosimeters Worn by Radiation Workers in Korea: Actual Condition and Consideration of Their Proper Application for Radiation Protection

Noh Eunbi,Lee Dalnim,Park Sunhoo,Seo Songwon 대한방사선방어학회 2023 방사선방어학회지 Vol.48 No.3

Background: Assessment of the radiation doses to which workers are exposed can differ depending on the placement of dosimeters on the body. In addition, it is affected by whether the placement is under or over a shielding apron. This study aimed to evaluate the actual positioning of personal dosimeters on the body, with or without shielding aprons, among radiation workers in Korea. Materials and Methods: We analyzed the survey data, which included demographic characteristics, such as sex, age, occupation, work history, and placement of the personal dosimeter being worn, from a cohort study of Korean radiation workers. We assessed the use of personal dosimeters among workers, stratified by sex, age, working period, starting year of work, and occupation. Results and Discussion: Overall, high compliance (89.1% to 99.0%) with the wearing of dosimeters on the chest was observed regardless of workers’ characteristics, such as age, sex, occupation, and work history. However, the placement of dosimeters, either under or over the shielding aprons, was inconsistent. Overall, 40.1% of workers wore dosimeters under their aprons, while the others wore dosimeters over their aprons. This inconsistency indicates that radiation doses are possibly measured differently under the same exposure conditions solely owing to variations in the placement of worn dosimeters. Conclusion: Although a lack of uniformity in dosimeter placement when wearing a shielding apron may not cause serious harm in radiation dose management for workers, the development of detailed guidelines for dosimeter placement may improve the accuracy of dose assessment.

RQR 선질에 따른 공기커마 면적선량계의 에너지 의존성 평가와 간접 교정

김정수 ( Jung-su Kim ),김성환 ( Sung-hwan Kim ),김미정 ( Mi-jeong Kim ),이승열 ( Seung-youl Lee ),이태희 ( Tae-hee Lee ),성열훈 ( Youl-hun Seoung ) 한국방사선학회 2018 한국방사선학회 논문지 Vol.12 No.6

국제전기기술위원회의 문서 IEC 60601-1의 3판 규격과 IEC 60601-2-45의 개별 규격에서는 진단용 X선 장치에서 X선 피폭 선량 정보를 표시하고 그 정확성을 명시할 것을 권고하고 있다. 하지만 임상에서 사용하는 부착형 공기커마 면적선량계는 교정에 어려움이 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 임상에 적용 가능한 RQR 표준 선질을 이용하여 공기커마 면적선량계의 에너지 의존성과 정확도를 평가하였고 임상에서 간접 교정을 시행할 수 있도록 방법론을 마련하고자 하였다. RQR5의 표준 선질에서 시행한 시험에서 부착형 공기커마 면적선량계는 -7.5%의 오차를 나타냈고, RQR8의 표준 선질에서는 -10.3%의 오차를 나타냈으며 시험한 모든 RQR 선질에 대해 평균 절대오차는 8.30%±2.85%를 나타내 IEC 60580과 AAPM TG 190의 조건을 만족하였다. 본 연구에서 도출한 공기커마 면적선량계의 교정 방법은 임상에서 사용하는 공기커마 면적 선량계의 간접 교정법으로 사용할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다. According IEC 60601-1 ed3.1 and IEC 60601-2-45 regulation, diagnostic X-ray equipment should be display to measured and calculated air kerma area product. On the clinical X ray equipment, air kerma area product dosimeter would like to have an evidence for dosimeter accuracy and energy dependency. This study was performed to indirect calibration and energy dependency test for attached type air kerma area product (KAP) dosimeter by RQR standards beam quality. On the RQR5 beam quality, attached KAP dosimeter error showed -7.5%, respectably. On the RQR9 beam quality, attached KAP dosimeter error showed -10.4%, respectably. All RQR beam quality, average absolute error was 8.30%±2.85%, respectably. On this study, attached KAP dosimeter was satisfied to IEC 60580 and AAPM TG 190. This calibration method of KAP dosimeter will help to performance maintain for clinical KAP dosimeter.

Evaluation of Energy Dependency for Air Kerma Area Product by RQR Beam Quality and Indirect Calibration

Jung-Su Kim,Sung-Hwan Kim,Mi-Jeong Kim,Seung-Youl Lee,Tae-Hee Lee,Youl-Hun Seoung 한국방사선학회 2018 한국방사선학회 논문지 Vol.12 No.6

국제전기기술위원회의 문서 IEC 60601-1의 3판 규격과 IEC 60601-2-45의 개별 규격에서는 진단용 X선 장치에서 X선 피폭 선량 정보를 표시하고 그 정확성을 명시할 것을 권고하고 있다. 하지만 임상에서 사용 하는 부착형 공기커마 면적선량계는 교정에 어려움이 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 임상에 적용 가능한 RQR 표준 선질을 이용하여 공기커마 면적선량계의 에너지 의존성과 정확도를 평가하였고 임상에서 간접 교정을 시행할 수 있도록 방법론을 마련하고자 하였다. RQR5의 표준 선질에서 시행한 시험에서 부착형 공기커마 면적선량계는 –7.5%의 오차를 나타냈고, RQR8의 표준 선질에서는 –10.3%의 오차를 나타냈으며 시험한 모든 RQR 선질에 대해 평균 절대오차는 8.30%±2.85%를 나타내 IEC 60580과 AAPM TG 190의 조건을 만족하였다. 본 연구에서 도출한 공기커마 면적선량계의 교정 방법은 임상에서 사용하는 공기커마 면적 선량계의 간접 교정법으로 사용할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다. According IEC 60601-1 ed3.1 and IEC 60601-2-45 regulation, diagnostic X-ray equipment should be display to measured and calculated air kerma area product. On the clinical X ray equipment, air kerma area product dosimeter would like to have an evidence for dosimeter accuracy and energy dependency. This study was performed to indirect calibration and energy dependency test for attached type air kerma area product (KAP) dosimeter by RQR standards beam quality. On the RQR5 beam quality, attached KAP dosimeter error showed -7.5%, respectably. On the RQR9 beam quality, attached KAP dosimeter error showed -10.4%, respectably. All RQR beam quality, average absolute error was 8.30%±2.85%, respectably. On this study, attached KAP dosimeter was satisfied to IEC 60580 and AAPM TG 190. This calibration method of KAP dosimeter will help to performance maintain for clinical KAP dosimeter.

DR(Digital Radiography)에서 PCXMC 2.0을 이용한 Kerma와 다목적 선량계, 유리선량계의 선량비교를 통한 흡수선량 평가 시 유리선량계의 유용성에 관한 연구

황준호(Jun-Ho Hwang),이경배(Kyung-Bae Lee) 한국콘텐츠학회 2017 한국콘텐츠학회논문지 Vol.17 No.9

방사선 방호는 결정적 영향을 최소화하는데 목적이 있다. 결정적 영향과 확률적 영향을 과대평가하면 미래에 일어날 위험성에 대해 잘못된 평가를 내릴 수 있기 때문에 이들의 기본량인 흡수선량의 정확한 평가가 특히 중요하다. 본 연구는 몬테카를로 시뮬레이션을 기반으로 한 PCXMC 2.0을 이용하여 Kerma를 측정하고, 다목적 선량계 및 유리선량계를 이용하여 나타난 선량을 비교하여 정확한 흡수선량을 평가하는 것에 목적을 두었다. 실험은 부위를 두개부, 복부, 골반부로 정하였고 Kerma는 몬테카를로 시뮬레이션을 기반으로 한 PCXMC 2.0로 측정하였다. 흡수선량은 다목적 선량계와 유리선량계로 측정하였다. 그 결과 PCXMC 2.0, 다목적 선량계, 유리선량계에서 두개부, 복부, 골반부 모두 PCXMC 2.0, 다목적 선량계, 유리선량계 순으로 선량 차이가 크게 났으며, 다목적 선량계는 Kerma에 더 가까운 값을 나타냈다. 결과적으로 실제 흡수선량 측정은 유리선량계가 가장 유리하다는 것을 알 수 있었다. Radiation protection aims to prevent a deterministic effect and minimize a stochastic effect. Overestimating a deterministic effect and a stochastic effect can result in an inaccurate assessment of the risks that will occur in the future, and thus accurate evaluation of the absorbed dose of these fundamental amounts is especially important. This study was intended to measure Kerma using PCXMC 2.0 based on Monte Carlo simulations and to assess the exact absorbed does by comparing doses produced using multipurpose dosimeter and glass dosimeter. It has been decided to conduct experiments for skull, abdomen and pelvis, and Kerma measured PCXMC 2.0 based on Monte Carlo simulations. The absorbed dose was measured using muli purpose dosimeter and glass dosimeter. The results for the experiments conducted in skull, abdomen, pelvis show that the difference in dose appears great in the order of PCXMC 2.0, muli purpose dosimeter, and the glass dosimeter, and muli purpose dosimeter showed a value closer to that of Kerma. As a result, it has been found that the glass dosimeter was the most advantageous in measuring the actual absorbed dose.

방사선 근접치료 디지털 선량계의 성능 개선을 위한 Passive Layer의 효과

한무재(Moo-Jae Han),양승우(Seung-Woo Yang)박성광(Sung-Kwang Par) 한국방사선학회 2021 한국방사선학회 논문지 Vol.15 No.5

방사선 근접치료에서 잘못된 선원의 위치는 정상조직에 과도한 선량을 유발할 수 있다. 그러므로 아날로그 검출방식을 대체하기 위해 디지털 선량계에 대한 연구가 이루어지고 있다. 이에 본 연구는 선량계 성능 개선을 위한 기초연구로써 passive layer (PL)를 적용한 lead (Ⅱ) oxide (PbO) 선량계를 제작하였다. 이후 Ir-192 선원의 조사조건에 대한 성능을 분석하기 위해 재현성, 선형성, 거리의존성을 평가하였다. 재현성은 PL-PbO 선량계에서 상대표준편차가 0.40%로 평가 기준 1.5% 이내를 만족하였고, PbO 선량계보다 개선된 결과를 보였다. 선형성은 선형함수 R2이 0.9995로 우수한 결과를 보였고, 선형함수의 회귀분석을 통한 기울기 분석은 PL-PbO에서 우수하였다. 거리 의존성은 거듭제곱함수의 회귀분석을 통해 얻은 기울기를 inverse square value와 비교하였을 때, PL-PbO 선량계는 PbO에 비해 +0.599 높게 나타났다. 본 연구는 고체선량계의 계측 구성에 따른 효과와 측정 변수를 제시하고 있고, 다양한 방사선 검출 분야에서 활용될 수 있다. In radiation brachytherapy, the wrong source location may cause excessive dose to normal tissue. Therefore, research on digital dosimeters is being made to replace the analog detection method. Therefore, in this study, a lead (II) oxide (PbO) dosimeter applied with a passive layer (PL) was fabricated as a basic study to improve the dosimeter performance. Afterwards, reproducibility, linearity, and distance dependence were evaluated to analyze the performance of the Ir-192 source under irradiation conditions. The reproducibility of the PL-PbO dosimeter was 0.40%, which satisfies the evaluation criteria of 1.5%, and showed improved results compared to the PbO dosimeter. Linear function R2 showed excellent results as 0.9995, and slope analysis through regression analysis of the linear function was excellent in PL-PbO. The distance dependence of the PL-PbO dosimeter was +0.599 higher than that of PbO when the slope obtained through regression analysis of the power function was compared with the inverse square value. This study presents the effects and measurement variables according to the measurement configuration of the solid-state dosimeter, and can be used in various radiation detection fields.