Radiation Protection Dosimetry

Editorial:

S. Mattsson, M. Alpsten, and C. Herrmann

Editorial - Medical X Ray Imaging
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 13-14. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Article:

U. Neitzel

Recent Technological Developments and Their Influence
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 15-20. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G.H. Whitehouse

Clinical Possibilities with Recent Technology
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 21-24. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Ringertz

Clinical Requirements in the Implementation of the European Medical Exposure Directive
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 25-30. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H.P. Busch

Need for New Optimisation Strategies in CR and Direct Digital Radiography
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 31-33. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J-W. Oestmann

European Guidelines on Quality Criteria: Current Status and Future, with Special Emphasis on Mammography
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 35-38. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Padovani and M. Maffessanti

Impact of EC Directive 97/43 in Interventional Radiology
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 39-45. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Jurik, J. Petersen, K.A. Jessen, G. Bongartz, J. Geleijns, S.J. Golding, M. Leonardi, E.v.P. van Meerten, W. Panzer, P.C. Shrimpton, and G. Tosi

Clinical Use of Image Quality Criteria in Computed Tomography: A Pilot Study
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 47-52. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Pettersson

Education and Training: Radiologists
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 53-55. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P.P. Dendy

Education and Training: Medical Physicists and Engineers
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 57-61. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B.M. Moores, S. Mattsson, L.G. Mansson, and W. Panzer

Quality Criteria Development within the Fourth Framework Research Programme
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 63-71. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B.F. Wall

Development of Quality Criteria within the Fourth Framework Research Programme: Paediatric Patient
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 73-78. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K.A. Jessen, G. Bongartz, J. Geleijns, S.J. Golding, A.G. Jurik, M. Leonardi, E.v.P. van Meerten, W. Panzer, P.C. Shrimpton, and G. Tosi

Quality Criteria Development within the Fourth Framework Research Programme: Computed Tomography
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 79-83. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Vano and L. Gonzalez

Patient Dosimetry and Reference Doses: Practical Considerations
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 85-88. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L.G. Månsson

Methods for the Evaluation of Image Quality: A Review
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 89-99. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Herrmann

Precision and Accuracy with Respect to Optical Density: Performance of a High Resolution Medical Laser Imager
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 101-104. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Sandborg, G. McVey, D.R. Dance, J. Persliden, and G.A. Carlsson

A Voxel Phantom Based Monte Carlo Computer Program for Optimisation of Chest and Lumbar Spine X Ray Imaging Systems
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 105-108. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Hoeschen, E. Buhr, and W. Döhring

Determination of the Spatial Frequency Limit of Anatomical Structures in the X-ray Pattern of a Thorax Examination
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 109-112. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Herrmann, A. Tingberg, J. Besjakov, and K. Rodenacker

Simulation of Nodule-like Pathology in Radiographs of the Lumbar Spine
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 113-116. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Morán, M. Chevalier, M. Pombar, R. Lobato, and E. Vañó

Breast Doses from Patients and from Standard Phantom: Analysis of Differences
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 117-121. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R.B. Mooney

Skin Dose to Patients from Interventional Radiology and Cardiology Procedures with Potentially Long Fluoroscopy Times
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 123-126. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.A. Staniszewska, T. Biega_ski, A. Midel, and D. Bara_ska

Filters for Dose Reduction in Conventional X-Ray Examinations of Children
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 127-133. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Geleijns, J.J. Broerse, M. van Vliet, M. López, and H.M. Zonderland

Assessment of Effective Dose in Paediatric Radiology: A Survey at 14 Dutch Hospitals
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 135-140. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Hansson and A. Karambatsakidou

Relationships Between Entrance Skin Dose, Effective Dose and Dose Area Product for Patients in Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Procedures
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 141-144. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R.L. Kamman, J. Geleijns, R. Berting, and H.A. van der Brink

An Approach for Rapid Establishment of Patient Effective Dose During Radiology and Results for Two Large University Hospitals
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 145-147. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Hemdal, G. Bengtsson, W. Leizt, I. Andersson, and S. Mattson

Comparison of the European and Nordic Protocol on Dosimetry in Mammography Involving a Standard Phantom
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 149-154. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Zankl, W. Panzer, and C. Herrmann

Calculation of Patient Doses Using a Human Voxel Phantom of Variable Diameter
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 155-158. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Regulla, W. Friedland, L. Heiber, W. Panzer, M. Seidenbusch, and E. Schmid

Spatially Limited Effects of Dose and Let Enhancement near Tissue/Gold Interfaces at Diagnostic X Ray Qualities
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 159-163. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 165-168. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D.J. Peet and M.L. Ramsdale

Objective Image Quality Measurements and the EC Quality Criteria for Lumbar Spine Radiographs
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 169-172. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Sandborg, G. McVey, D.R. Dance, and G.A. Carlsson

Comparison of Model Predictions of Image Quality with Results of Clinical Trials in Chest and Lumbar Spine Screen-film Imaging
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 173-176. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Pachoud, F.R. Verdun, R. Moeckli, C. Hessler, D. Lepori, and J.-F. Valley

New Screen-Film Characterisation by Means of Objective and Subjective Methods
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 177-180. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.Th.M. Jansen and J. Zoetlief

Computer Aided Assessment of Image Quality for Mammography Using a Contrast Detail Phantom
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 181-184. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Ciantar, M. Fitzgerald, A.D. Cotterill, A. Pettett, V. Cook, G. Beluffi, S.M. Pablot, N. Perlmutter, and K. Schneider

Correlation Between Quantitative and Subjective Assessment of Image Quality in Paediatric Radiology
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 185-188. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Sund, L.G. Månsson, S. Kheddache, R.R. Norrland, U. Tylén, L. Björneld, and M. Widell

Evaluation of Soft-copy Reporting for Three Digital Systems for Chest Imaging Using New European Quality Criteria
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 189-192. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F.R. Verdun, R.A. Meuli, G. Bucher, A. Noël, J. Stines, P. Schnyder, and J.-F. Valley

Dose and Image Quality Characterisation of CT Units
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 193-196. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Schneider, N. Perlmutter, R. Arthur, V. Cook, A.E. Horwitz, P. Thomas, P. Kramer, J.P. Montagne, G. Ernst, M.M. Kohn, W. Panzer, and B. Wall

Micturition Cystourethrography in Paediatric Patients in Selected Children's Hospitals in Europe: Evaluation of Fluoroscopy Technique, Image Quality Criteria and Dose
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 197-201. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Lanhede, A. Tingberg, L.G. Månsson, S. Kheddache, M. Widell, L. Björneld, P. Sund, A. Almén, J. Besjakov, S. Mattsson, M. Zankl, W. Panzer, and C. Herrmann

The Influence of Different Technique Factors on Image Quality for Chest Radiographys: Application of the Recent CEC Image Quality Criteria
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 203-206. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D.R. Dance, G.H. McVey, M. Sandborg, G. Alm Carlsson, and F.R. Verdun

The Optimisation of Lumbar Spine AP Radiography Using a Realistic Computer Model
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 207-210. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.J. Tapiovaara, A. Servomaa, M. Sandborg, and D.R. Dance

Optimising the Imaging Conditions in Paediatric Fluoroscopy
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 211-216. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Pärtan, B. Partik, R. Mayrhofer, L. Pichler, M. Urban, K. Gindl, and W. Hruby

Feasibility of 0.3 mm Cu Additional Beam Filtration for Digital Gastrointestinal Fluororadiography
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 217-220. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

U. Zde~Zar

Simple Optimisation Method in Mammography
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 221-223. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Gori, F. Rossi, A. Stecco, N. Villari, and G. Zatelli

Dose Evaluation and Quality Criteria in Dental Radiology
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 225-227. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Connolly and B.M. Moores

Establishing Local Reference Dose Values and Optimisation Strategies
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 229-234. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Hart, B.F. Wall, P.C. Shrimpton, and D.R. Dance

The Establishment of Reference Doses in Paediatric Radiology as a Function of Patient Size
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 235-238. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Servomaa, T. Komppa, M. Heikkilä, and T. Parviainen

Patient Doses in Paediatric Fluoroscopic Examinations in Finland
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 239-243. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Andriani, L. Bernardi, L. Capaccioli, A.M. Falivene, R. Giachini, B. Lazzari, L. Orlandini, D. Pelagatti, F. Rossi, and G. Zatelli

Dosimetric Evaluation in Digital Radiology: Comparison Between Entrance Surface Dose and Diagnostic Reference Levels for Lumbar Spine Examinations.
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 245-248. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P.C. Shrimpton and B.F. Wall

Reference Doses for Paediatric Computed Tomography
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 249-252. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F.R. Verdun, C. Hoeschen, M. Pachoud, R. Moeckli, P. Schnyder, and J.-F. Valley

Quality Assurance Programme for a Radiological Film Digitiser
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 253-258. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Jankowski and M.A. Staniszewska

Methodology for the Set-up of a Quality Control System for Diagnostic X Ray Units in Poland
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 259-262. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Milano, E. Maggi, and M. Rosselli del Turco

Evaluation of the Effect of a Quality Control Programme in Mammography on Technical and Exposure Parameters
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 263-266. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.L. Ramsdale, D.J. Peet, and P. Hollaway

Radiographic Optical Density Under Automatic Exposure Control and Comparison with the EC Quality Criteria
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 267-270. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.J.P. Brugmans and J. Lembrechts

Radiation in Medicine in the Netherlands: Set Up of an Information System and the Problem of Incomplete Data Availability
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 271-274. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. López, J.J. Morant, K. Geleijns, and A. Calzado

A Regional Dose and Image Quality Survey for Chest, Abdomen and Pelvis Radiographs in Paediatrics
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 275-278. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K.C. Young, S. King, S. Meeson, M.L. Ramsdale, J. Cooke, and M.G. Wallis

Auditing the Image Quality of Mammograms
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2000 90: 279-282. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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