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Assessment of Radiation Protection Status of the Radiology Departments of Two Selected Secondary Hospitals in Kano Metropolis, Kano State, Nigeria
Abstract
Background: During the operation of X-ray machines, radiology personnel and individuals in adjacent areas may inadvertently be exposed to harmful doses of ionizing radiation.
Objective: This study examines the levels of secondary radiation in two busy radiology departments of secondary health facilities in Kano metropolis.
Methods: Radiation doses were measured using a Radiation Alert Ranger Multi-Purpose Digital Survey Meter at various locations by taken first the background radiation, including the control panel, changing room, patient waiting area, protected cubicle, dark room/digitizer, and radiographer’s office.
Results: The highest measurement was 22.653 μSv/h in the changing room at Hospital 'B', and the lowest was 0.011 μSv/h in the patient waiting area at Hospital 'A'. Background radiation levels ranged from 0.077 to 0.203 μSv/h, with the highest levels recorded in the CT unit at Hospital 'B'.
Conclusion: The study emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring and stringent control of radiation exposure to ensure the safety of medical staff and the general public.
