Structural Shielding Evaluation: A Case Study of the Radiography Room of a Rural Hospital in Jos, Nigeria

Most Nigerian rural hospitals constructed before the publication of the 2005 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements Report No. 147 did not undergo a performance assessment at the time of construction. To avoid overexposure to ionizing radiation and to ensure adequate protection of patients, workers, and the public, the shielding barriers need to be evaluated to ascertain that they conform to this standard.

Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - April 9, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Samson Dauda Yusuf, Williams Lucas Lumbi, Ibrahim Umar, Zubairu Abdulmumini Loko, Abdullahi Abubakar Mundi Tags: Research Article Source Type: research