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. 2011 Jan;84(997):70–77. doi: 10.1259/bjr/83222759

Table 5. Kerma area product (KAP) conversion factors in interventional cardiology (IC) and radiology (IR).

Location of dosemeter Conversion factor for IC (μSv(1000 cGy cm2)–1) Conversion factor for IR (μSv(1000 cGy cm2)–1)
Left wrist 117.3 62.2
Right wrist 16.2 21.6
Left finger n/a 52.1
Right finger n/a 19.1
Left leg 25.1 14.2
Right leg 23.7 12.8
Between the eyes 13 20.2
Left eye 13.7 11.9
Average KAP (cGy cm2) 2466 10 792

n/a, not applicable.