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Shielding techniques for radiation oncology facilities

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Martin, Melissa, McGinley, Patton H. Madison, WI: Medical Physics Publishing , 2020. 3rd ed.

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Author: Martin, Melissa; McGinley, Patton H.

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: Madison, WI

Publisher: Medical Physics Publishing

Publication Date: 2020

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Radiation Protection - methods; Radiation Oncology - instrumentation; Health Physics; Safety - standards; Cancer Care Facilities

ISBN: 1951134001; 9781951134006; 9781951134013

Language: English

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Shielding techniques for radiation oncology facilities

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McGinley, Patton H. Madison, WI: Medical Physics Publishing , 2002. 2nd ed.

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Call Number: WN650 M477s 2002

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Author: McGinley, Patton H.

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Madison, WI

Publisher: Medical Physics Publishing

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: xii, 171 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Subjects: Radiation Protection - methods; Radiation Oncology - instrumentation; Health Physics; Safety - standards; Cancer Care Facilities

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ISBN: 9781930524071; 1930524072

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 M477s 2002

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Radiation protection in educational institutions

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2007.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 2007 v.157

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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: x, 155 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: NCRP report 157

Subjects: Radiation Protection - methods; Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Safety Management; School Health Services - standards; Guideline

ISBN: 9780929600949; 0929600940

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 N39 2007 v.157

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Structural shielding design for medical x-ray imaging facilities

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2004.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 2004 v.147

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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: 2004

Series: NCRP report 147

Subjects: Radiation Protection; Safety - standards

ISBN: 0929600835

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 N39 2004 v.147

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Self-assessment of radiation-safety programs : 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 , 2010.

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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: 2010

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; NCRP report 162; Ebrary books

Subjects: Radiation Protection - standatrds; Radiation, Ionizing; Safety Management - standards; Professional Competence; Program Evaluation - standards; Practice Guideline

ISBN: 9780982384305

Language: English

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Radiation protection in computed tomography installations : recommended safety procedures for installation and use of computed tomography x-ray equipment

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Canada. Environmental Health Directorate. Ottawa, Ont.: Canada Communication Group - Publishing , 1994.

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Call Number: WN650 R128 1994

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Corporate Author: Canada. Environmental Health Directorate

Place of Publication: Ottawa, Ont.

Publisher: Canada Communication Group - Publishing

Publication Date: 1994

Series: Safety code 31

Subjects: Tomography, X-ray Computed - standards; Radiation Protection; Equipment Safety

ISBN: 660154242

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 R128 1994

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Radiation safety aspects of nanotechnology : 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.

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Table of Contents:; 1. Executive Summary -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Scope -- 1.3 Conclusions and Recommendations -- 1.3.1 General -- 1.3.2 Operational Health Physics -- 1.3.3 Internal Dosimetry -- 1.3.4 Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Background -- 2.2 Purpose -- 3. Types and Sources of Nanomateria…

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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 176

Subjects: Nanoparticles; Radiation Exposure - adverse effects; Radiation Protection - methods; Radiometry; Safety Management - methods; Nanotechnology - standards; United States; Guideline

Abstract: Table of Contents:; 1. Executive Summary -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Scope -- 1.3 Conclusions and Recommendations -- 1.3.1 General -- 1.3.2 Operational Health Physics -- 1.3.3 Internal Dosimetry -- 1.3.4 Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Background -- 2.2 Purpose -- 3. Types and Sources of Nanomaterials Including Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Naturally Occurring and Incidentally Produced Nanomaterials -- 3.3 Radiation-Induced Synthesis of Nanomaterials -- 3.4 Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 3.4.1 Naturally Occurring Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 3.4.2 Incidentally Produced Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 3.4.3 Radiolabeled Nanomaterials -- 4. Physicochemical Concerns for Exposure to Nanoparticles -- 4.1 Nanoparticle Physicochemical Properties -- 4.1.1 Deposition Within the Respiratory Tract -- 4.1.2 Translocation Across Organ Membranes -- 4.1.3 Surface Area and Reactivity in Biological Systems -- 4.1.4 Particle Shape -- 4.1.5 Particle Agglomeration -- 4.1.6 Material Dispersibility -- 4.1.7 Material Surface Charge -- 4.2 Nanoparticle Exposure Experiences Involving Humans -- 4.2.1 Magic Nano Event -- 4.2.2 Event in China -- 4.2.3 Nickel Sensitization Case -- 4.2.4 Polymer and Metal Fume Experience -- 4.3 Guidance on Managing Physicochemical Concerns for Exposure to Nanoparticles -- 5. Operational Health Physics in a Nanotechnology Environment -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.1.1 Attention to the Physicochemical Toxicity of Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 5.1.2 Changes that May be Needed for Internal Dosimetry -- 5.1.3 Changes that May be Needed for Dispersion of Airborne Particles -- 5.1.4 Summary of Radiation Program Elements Applicable to Working with Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 5.2 Hierarchy of Exposure Controls for Facility and Process Design -- 5.2.1 Elimination and Substitution -- 5.2.2 Engineered Controls; 5.2.3 Administrative Controls -- 5.2.4 Personal Protective Equipment -- 5.3 Use of Radioactive Nanomaterials in Medical Settings -- 5.4 Management and Disposal of Radioactive Nanomaterial Waste -- 5.5 Control of Public Exposure -- 5.6 Emergency Response -- 5.7 Incident Investigation -- 5.8 Effective Risk Communication -- 6. Nanoparticle Issues for Internal Radiation Dosimetry -- 6.1 Framework for Considering Radioactive Nanoparticle Internal Dosimetry -- 6.2 General Approach to Biokinetic Modeling for Intakes of Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3 Radiation Dosimetry of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3.1 Deposition of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3.2 Clearance of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3.3 Respiratory Tract Dosimetry for Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.4 Radiation Dosimetry of Ingested Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.5 Radiation Dosimetry of Radioactive Nanoparticles for Intact Skin -- 6.6 Radiation Dosimetry of Radioactive Nanoparticles in Wounds -- 6.7 Biokinetics of Nanoparticles that Affect Internal Dosimetry -- 6.7.1 Regional Deposition of Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.7.2 Biokinetic Characteristics of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.7.3 Biokinetics Example: Monomeric and Polymeric Plutonium -- 7. Dose Assessment and Medical Management for Individuals Exposed to Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 7.1 Approaches for Dose Assessment -- 7.2 Occupational Exposure and Dose Assessment Scenario: Plutonium Processing Facility -- 7.3 Impact of Radioactive Nanoparticles on Dose Assessment -- 7.4 Impact of Radioactive Nanoparticles on Medical Management Decisions -- 8. Conclusions and Recommendations -- 8.1 Hazard and Exposure Assessment -- 8.1.1 Conclusions -- 8.1.2 Recommendations -- 8.2 Operational Health Physics -- 8.2.1 Conclusions -- 8.2.2 Recommendations -- 8.3 Nanoparticle Issues for Radiation Dosimetry; 8.3.1 Conclusions -- 8.3.2 Recommendations -- 8.4 Dose Assessment and Medical Management -- 8.4.1 Conclusions -- 8.4.2 Recommendations -- Appendix A. Radiolabeled Nanoparticles -- A.1 Use of Radionuclides to Characterize and Quantitate Nanoparticle Contents -- A.2 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Biokinetic and Toxicologic Investigations -- A.3 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Diagnostic Medicine -- A.4 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Medical Imaging -- A.5 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Therapeutic Medicine -- A.6 Use of Radiation-Induced Emissions and Hyperthermal Effects from Nanoparticles in Therapeutic Medicine -- Appendix B. Biokinetic Models -- B.1 Fate of Nanoparticles in the Lungs -- B.2 Particle Clearance and Translocation Pathways -- B.3 Exposure and Biokinetics of Ingested Nanoparticles -- B.4 Human and Animal Studies Using Radioactive Nanoparticles -- Appendix C. Key Concepts for Understanding Nanoparticle Aerosol Properties and Behaviors -- C.1 Introduction -- C.2 A Range of Mechanisms Influence Particle Motion and Collection -- C.3 Behavior of Airborne Nanoparticles is Dominated by Brownian Diffusion -- C.4 Particle Volume Equivalent Diameter, Thermodynamic Diameter, and Aerodynamic Equivalent Diameter are Related -- C.5 Particle Size Distributions are Frequently Lognormal -- C.6 Nanoparticles Dominate the Count Distribution -- C.7 Nanoparticles Exist to Some Extent in the Majority of Occupational Aerosols -- C.8 Smaller Particles have a Greater Fraction of Their Atoms at the Particle Surface -- C.9 Number Concentrations of Concern Depend on the Material of Concern -- C.10 Realistic Airborne Particle Number Concentrations can be Limited by Coagulation -- C.11 Smaller Particles are More Difficult to Dislodge from Surfaces than Larger Particles -- Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols -- Glossary -- References -- Scientific Committee and Staff; The NCRP -- Officers -- Members -- Distinguished Emeritus Members -- Lauriston S. Taylor Lectures -- Warren K. Sinclair Keynote Addresses -- Thomas S. Tenforde Topical Lectures -- NCRP Publications -- NCRP Reports -- NCRP Commentaries -- Proceedings of the Annual Meeting -- Lauriston S. Taylor Lectures -- Warren K. Sinclair Keynote Addresses -- Thomas S. Tenforde Topical Lectures -- Symposium Proceedings -- NCRP Statements -- Other Documents

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ISBN: 9780913392041; 9780913392027

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Radiation information for hospital personnel

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American Association of Physicists in Medicine. Woodbury, NY: American Institute of Physics, Inc. , 1995.

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Call Number: WN440 A512 1995 v.53

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Corporate Author: American Association of Physicists in Medicine

Editor: Brateman, Libby F; Das, Indra J

Place of Publication: Woodbury, NY

Publisher: American Institute of Physics, Inc.

Publication Date: 1995

Series: AAPM report 53

Subjects: Radiation Protection - standards; Hospital - standards; Equipment Safety

ISBN: 1563964805

ISSN: 02717344

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN440 A512 1995 v.53

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Structural shielding design and evaluation for megavoltage X- and gamma-ray radiotherapy facilities

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2005.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 2005 v.151

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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: 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

Call Number: WN650 N39 2005 v.151

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Introduction to radiation protection

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Martin, Alan, Harbison, Samuel A. New York, NY: Chapman and Hall , 1996. 4th ed.

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Call Number: WN650 M379 1990

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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: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 M379 1990

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Atoms, radiation, and radiation protection

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Turner, James E. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH , 2007. 3rd completely rev. and enl. ed.

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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

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Medical accelerator safety considerations : report of AAPM Nuclear Medicine Committee Task Group 35

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American Association of Physicists in Medicine. Woodbury, NY: American Institute of Physics, Inc. , 1996.

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Call Number: QZ269 M489 1996

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Corporate Author: American Association of Physicists in Medicine

Place of Publication: Woodbury, NY

Publisher: American Institute of Physics, Inc.

Publication Date: 1996

Series: AAPM report 56

Subjects: Radiation Protection - standards; Nuclear Medicine Department, Hospital - standards

ISBN: 1888340010

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ269 M489 1996

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Practical radiation protection in healthcare

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Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press , 2002.

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Call Number: WN110 P895 2002

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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

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Radiation protection in the health sciences : with problem solutions manual

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Noz, Marilyn E, Maguire, Gerald Q. New Jersey: World Scientific , 2007. 2nd ed.

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Call Number: WN650 N961 2007

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v.1: Radiation protection in the health sciences; v.2: Radiation protection in the health sciences : problem solutions manual

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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Approaches to risk management in remediation of radioactively contaminated sites

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2004.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 2004 v.146

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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: 2004

Series: NCRP report 146

Subjects: Radiation Protection; Risk Assessment; Safety - standards

ISBN: 0929600827

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 N39 2004 v.146

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Optimization studies of the Triumph Biomedical Pion Beam

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Poon, Michael Nai-Chiu. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia, Dept. of Physics , 1977.

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Call Number: LE3 1977 P821

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Author: Poon, Michael Nai-Chiu

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: University of British Columbia, Dept. of Physics

Publication Date: 1977

Subjects: Particle Accelerators; Elementary Particles

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Thesis

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: LE3 1977 P821

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Radiation protection for procedures performed outside the radiology department

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2000.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 2000 v.133

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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: 2000

Series: NCRP report 133

Subjects: Radiation Protection; Radiology Department, Hospital

ISBN: 0929600665

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 N39 2000 v.133

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Radiation safety aspects of brachytherapy for prostate cancer using permanently implanted sources

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International Commission on Radiological Protection. New York, NY: Elsevier , 2005.

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Call Number: WN650 I53 2005 v.98

Radiation safety aspects of brachytherapy for prostate cancer using permanently implanted sources. A report of ICRP publication 98. Ann ICRP> 2005; 35(3) : iii-vi, 3-50. Review Erratum in: Ann ICRP 2005; 35(4) :141.

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Corporate Author: International Commission on Radiological Protection

Editor: Valentin, J

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: 2005

Series: ICRP Publication 98; Annals of the ICRP 35 : 3

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Brachytherapy; Radiotherapy Dosage; Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Safety - standards; Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Radiation Protection - methods

Abstract: Radiation safety aspects of brachytherapy for prostate cancer using permanently implanted sources. A report of ICRP publication 98. Ann ICRP> 2005; 35(3) : iii-vi, 3-50. Review Erratum in: Ann ICRP 2005; 35(4) :141.