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Radiation protection in dentistry

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2003.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 2003 v.145

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

Radiation protection for particle accelerator facilities

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2003.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 2003 v.144

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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: 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

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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: VC Medical Physics; FVC Medical Physics; VIC Medical Physics; Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 N39 2007 v.157

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Information needed to make radiation protection recommendations for space missions beyond low-earth orbit

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2006.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 2006 v.153

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

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 protection in dentistry : recommended safety procedures for the use of dental x-ray equipment

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

Audience: Professional

Corporate Author: Canada. Environmental Health Directorate

Place of Publication: Ottawa, Ont.

Publisher: Canada Communication Group - Publishing

Publication Date: 1994

Series: Safety code 30

Subjects: Equipment Safety; Radiation Protection; Radiography - standards

ISBN: 066015420X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

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

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Canada. Environmental Health Directorate. Ottawa, Ont.: Canada Communication Group - Publishing , 1995.

Audience: Professional

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: Screening Mammography Office; VC Medical Physics

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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Calibration of survey instruments used in radiation protection for the assessment of ionizing radiation fields and radioactive surface contamination

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 1991.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 1991 v.112

Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 1991

Series: NCRP report 112

Subjects: Nuclear Medicine - instrumentation; Nuclear Medicine - standards; Calibration - standards; Radiation Protection - standards; Radiation, Ionizing; Radiometry

ISBN: 0929600231

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN650 N39 1991 v.112

Quantities and units in radiation protection dosimetry

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International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements , 1993.

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Call Number: WN650 I61 1993 v.51

Corporate Author: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements

Publication Date: 1993

Series: ICRU report 51

Subjects: Radiation Dosage; Radiometry; Radiation Protection; Radiation Protection - standards

ISBN: 0913394505

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN650 I61 1993 v.51

Maintaining radiation protection records

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 1992.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 1992 v.114

Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 1992

Series: NCRP report 114

Subjects: Radiation Protection - standards; Records - standards

ISBN: 0929600274

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN650 N39 1992 v.114

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: VC Medical Physics; Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 R128 1994

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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: VC Medical Physics; Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN440 A512 1995 v.53

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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

Material Type: Ebook

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