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Guidance for emergency response dosimetry recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; 1. Executive Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Scope -- 2.2 Report Goals -- 2.3 Framework -- 2.4 Emergency Workers -- 3. Dosimetry Needs and Key Concepts -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 What is Dosimetry? -- 3.3 Dosimetry Programs -- 3.4 Dose of Record -- 3.5 Key Concepts -- 4. Metho…
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Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
1 online resource
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
NCRP report 179
Subjects
Radiometry
Disaster Planning
Radiation Protection
Emergency Medical Services - organization & administration
Abstract
Table of Contents:
1. Executive Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Scope -- 2.2 Report Goals -- 2.3 Framework -- 2.4 Emergency Workers -- 3. Dosimetry Needs and Key Concepts -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 What is Dosimetry? -- 3.3 Dosimetry Programs -- 3.4 Dose of Record -- 3.5 Key Concepts -- 4. Methods of Dose Determination and Estimation: Operational -- 4.1 Framework and Situational Description -- 4.2 Measurements with Limited Resources -- 4.3 Categories of Radiation Equipment -- 4.3.1 Instrument Types -- 4.3.2 Instrument Radiological Quantities -- 4.3.3 Applicable ANSI Standards -- 4.3.4 Operational Ranges of Existing Equipment -- 4.4 Mission Applicability -- 4.4.1 Handheld Survey Meter -- 4.4.2 Aerial Measurements -- 4.4.3 Large Mobile and Transportable Radiation Detectors -- 4.4.4 Radiation Portal Monitors and Fixed Detector Networks -- 4.5 Data Aggregation -- 5. Recording, Tracking and Communicating Dosimetry Results -- 5.1 Emergency Worker Dosimetry Recordkeeping -- 5.2 Dose Tracking and Communication with the Incident Command System -- 5.3 Communicating Radiation Dose -- 5.3.1 Communicating Dose to Emergency Workers -- 5.3.2 Additional Audiences -- 5.3.3 Challenges in Communicating Radiation Dose -- 6. Recommendations for Response Organization's Radiological Capability -- 6.1 Objective -- 6.2 Capability Recommendations -- 6.2.1 Basic Level Capability -- 6.2.2 Intermediate Level Capability -- 6.2.3 Advanced Level Capability -- 6.3 On-Scene Functional Capability -- 7. Status of Emergency Workers with Regulations and Guidance -- 7.1 NRC Regulations -- 7.2 DOE Regulations -- 7.3 OSHA Regulations -- 7.4 EPA Regulations -- 7.5 PAG Manual -- 7.6 IAEA Guidance -- 7.7 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Emergency Worker Dosimetry -- 8. Data Needs for Dose Reconstruction -- 8.1 Dose Reconstruction
8.2 Fundamental Elements -- 8.2.1 Source Term -- 8.2.2 Environmental Transport -- 8.2.3 Receptor Definition -- 8.2.4 Exposure Scenario -- 8.2.5 Calculation of Dose -- 8.3 Key Issues -- 8.3.1 Dose Endpoint Identification -- 8.3.2 Model Domain -- 8.3.3 Data Sources -- 8.3.4 Uncertainty -- 8.3.5 Lessons from Previous Dose Reconstructions -- 9. Conclusion -- Appendix A. Units ConversionTable -- Appendix B. Excerpts from Previous NCRP Publications -- B.1 Report No. 138 (NCRP, 2001) -- B.2 Commentary No. 19 (NCRP, 2005) -- B.3 Report No. 165 (NCRP, 2010) -- Appendix C. Biodosimetry -- Appendix D. Example of a Robust Emergency Response Dosimetry Program -- D.1 Equipment -- D.1.1 Dosimeter Kit -- D.1.2 Dose Assessment Kit -- D.1.3 Surrogate Control Passive Dosimeter Kit -- D.2 Personnel and Procedures -- D.2.1 First Responding Personnel -- D.2.2 Dose Assessment Unit -- D.3 Challenges of a Robust Dosimetry Program -- D.4 Contingencies Jurisdictions -- Appendix E Placing Doses in Perspective -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Glossary -- References -- Scientific Committee and Staff -- The NCRP -- Officers -- Members.
Notes
Title page: Oct 2, 2017
ISBN
9780913392133
9780913392102
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Radiation dose management for fluoroscopically-guided interventional medical procedures

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20834
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2011.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2011
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
NCRP report 168
Ebrary books
Subjects
Fluoroscopy - instrumentation
Radiography, Interventional - adverse effects
Radiation Protection
Radiation Dosage
Equipment Safety
ISBN
9780982384367
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Radiation protection in the health sciences : with problem solutions manual

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15743
Noz, Marilyn E, Maguire, Gerald Q. New Jersey: World Scientific , 2007. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N961 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
v.1: Radiation protection in the health sciences; v.2: Radiation protection in the health sciences : problem solutions manual
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Author
Noz, Marilyn E
Maguire, Gerald Q
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New Jersey
Publisher
World Scientific
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
2 v. : ill. ; 25 cm
Subjects
Radiation Protection
Radiation Monitoring - instrumentation
Abstract
v.1: Radiation protection in the health sciences
v.2: Radiation protection in the health sciences : problem solutions manual
ISBN
9789812705976 (pbk.)
981270597X (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WN650 N961 2007

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Development of a biokinetic model for radionuclide-contaminated wounds and procedures for their assessment, dosimetry and treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16218
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2007 v.156
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xvi, 411 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
NCRP report 156
Subjects
Radiation Injuries - therapy
Radiometry - methods
Radiation Protection
Models, Biological
Radioisotopes - adverse effects
Risk Assessment - methods
Wounds, Penetrating - therapy
Guideline
ISBN
9780929600932
0929600932
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
FVC Medical Physics
VIC Medical Physics
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 N39 2007 v.156

Copies

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Atoms, radiation, and radiation protection

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20026
Turner, James E. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH , 2007. 3rd completely rev. and enl. ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Turner, James E
Edition
3rd completely rev. and enl. ed.
Place of Publication
Weinheim
Publisher
Wiley-VCH
Publication Date
2007
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Physics textbook
Subjects
Nuclear Energy
Radiation Effects
Radiation Protection
Radiometry
ISBN
9783527406067
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Information needed to make radiation protection recommendations for space missions beyond low-earth orbit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15411
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2006 v.153
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2006
Series
NCRP report 153
Subjects
Radiation Protection
Safety - standards
ISBN
9780929600901
0929600908
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
FVC Medical Physics
VIC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 2006 v.153
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Structural shielding design and evaluation for megavoltage X- and gamma-ray radiotherapy facilities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14787
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2005 v.151
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2005
Series
NCRP report 151
Subjects
Radiotherapy, High Energy - instrumentation
Safety - standards
Radiation Protection
Facility Design and Construction
ISBN
9780929600871
0929600878
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
VC Medical Physics
FVC Medical Physics
VIC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 2005 v.151

Copies

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Structural shielding design for medical x-ray imaging facilities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13965
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2004 v.147
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2004
Series
NCRP report 147
Subjects
Radiation Protection
Safety - standards
ISBN
0929600835
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 2004 v.147

Copies

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Radiation protection in veterinary medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14466
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2004 v.148
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2004
Series
NCRP report 148
Subjects
Veterinary Medicine - methods
Radiation Protection
Safety - standards
ISBN
0929600851
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 2004 v.148
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Radiation protection for particle accelerator facilities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13368
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2003 v.144
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2003
Series
NCRP report 144
Subjects
Radiation Protection
Particle Accelerators
Safety - standards
ISBN
0929600770
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 2003 v.144

Copies

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Radiation protection in dentistry

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18897
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2003 v.145
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2003
Series
NCRP report 145
Subjects
Tooth - radiation effects
Radiation Protection
Safety - standards
ISBN
0929600819
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 2003 v.145
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Practical radiation protection in healthcare

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14302
Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN110 P895 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Martin, Colin J
Sutton, David G
Place of Publication
Oxford ; New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xxiv, 415 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Radiation Protection
Radiation Dosage
Radiation Effects
Radiation Injuries - prevention & control
Health Physics
ISBN
0192630822 (acid-free paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WN110 P895 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Radiation protection for procedures performed outside the radiology department

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8623
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2000 v.133
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2000
Series
NCRP report 133
Subjects
Radiation Protection
Radiology Department, Hospital
ISBN
0929600665
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 2000 v.133

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Nuclear data for neutron and proton radiotherapy and for radiation protection

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18802
International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 I61 2000 v.63
More Information
Corporate Author
International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements
Publication Date
2000
Series
ICRU report 63
Subjects
Radiotherapy Dosage
Protons - therapeutic use
Neutrons - therapeutic use
Radiation Protection
ISBN
0913394629
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 I61 2000 v.63
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Radiation protection guidance for activities in low-earth orbit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9488
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2000 v.132
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2000
Series
NCRP report 132
Subjects
Radiation Protection
Radiation Effects
ISBN
0929600657
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 2000 v.132
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Uncertainties in fatal cancer risk estimates used in radiation protection

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18716
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 1997 v.126
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
1997
Series
NCRP report 126
Subjects
Neoplasms, Radiation Induced
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced - mortality
Radiation Protection
Risk Factors
Radiation Dosage
ISBN
0929600576
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 1997 v.126
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Dosimetry of external beta rays for radiation protection

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18808
International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 I61 1997 v.56
More Information
Corporate Author
International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements
Publication Date
1997
Series
ICRU report 56
Subjects
Beta particles - adverse effects
Radiation Protection
Radiation Dosage
Radiometry - methods
ISBN
0913394556
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 I61 1997 v.56
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Introduction to radiation protection

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog420
Martin, Alan, Harbison, Samuel A. New York, NY: Chapman and Hall , 1996. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 M379 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Martin, Alan
Harbison, Samuel A
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Chapman and Hall
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Radiation Protection
ISBN
0412631105
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 M379 1990

Copies

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Radiation protection in mammography : recommended safety procedures for the use of mammographic x-ray equipment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6004
Canada. Environmental Health Directorate. Ottawa, Ont.: Canada Communication Group - Publishing , 1995.
Audience
Professional
More Information
Corporate Author
Canada. Environmental Health Directorate
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Canada Communication Group - Publishing
Publication Date
1995
Series
Safety code 33
Subjects
Mammography - standards
Equipment Safety
Radiation Protection
ISBN
660156113
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
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Principles and application of collective dose in radiation protection

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18719
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 1995 v.121
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
1995
Series
NCRP report 121
Subjects
Radiation Dosage
Radiation Protection
ISBN
0929600460
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 1995 v.121
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