TABLE 2.
Occupational dose to the lens of the eye for over the past 3 years by physicians
| Physicians | FY2016 | FY2017 | FY2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist A | 49.8 | 51.7 | 42.3 |
| Cardiologist B | 18 | 15.2 | 31.0 |
| Cardiologist C | N/A a | N/A a | N/A a |
| Neurosurgeon D | 14.5 | 12.8 | 11.9 |
| Neurosurgeon E | 12.1 | 14.5 | 12.7 |
| Gastroenterologist F | 22.1 | 21.4 | 75.3 |
| Gastroenterologist G | N/A a | N/A a | 3.6 |
| Gastroenterologist H | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Gastroenterologist I | 8.9 | 15.3 | 9.9 |
| Gastroenterologist J | N/A c | N/A c | 27.1 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon K | N/A c | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon L | N/A a | N/A a | N/A a |
| Orthopedic Surgeon M | N/A b | N/A b | N/A b |
| Radiologist N | N/A c | 6.0 | 3.9 |
| Radiologist O | N/A c | N/A c | 9.0 |
Equivalent dose limits for the lens of the eye >20 mSv/year are in boldface. Hp(0.07) = 70‐μm dose equivalent; FY = fiscal year.
a
Personal dosimeters had not been distributed by the hospital.
b
Personal dosimeters had been distributed by the hospital but were not being used.
c
No information on radiation dose at other hospitals before joining the hospital staff.