Table 5.
Scatter radiation dose accumulated for each CXR made at the highest setting of 120 kV through the glass panel for the surrounding patients.
Eight-Bedded Room | ||
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Location | Distance from CXR Patient (m) | Scatter Radiation Dose Accumulated for each CXR (Sv) |
Bed 1 | 2.3 | 0.02 |
Bed 2 | 2.7 | 0.05 |
Bed 3 | 2.8 | 0.03 |
Bed 8 |
4.3 |
0.00 |
Three-Bedded Room | ||
Location |
Distance from CXR Patient (m) |
Scatter Radiation Dose Accumulated for each CXR (Sv) |
Bed 1 | 2.7 | 0.06 |
Bed 2 | 4.0 | 0.04 |
Bed 3 | 5.0 | 0.05 |