[ RadSafe ] [Radsafe] About I-131 Therapy room for two person.

[한상은]

Hello. Mr. or Ms.

I’m working as a researcher in Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety(KINS).

 

As you know, I-131 unsealed RI is using for caring of thyroid disease.

In some case, for example, thyroid cancer follow up process(150~200mCi giving) need a private therapy room facility including bed, toilet, shower booth, etc…. 

 

But, many of hospitals are suffering therapy room shortage in our country. This is based on the increasing of thyroid disease. (patients have to wait about 3~4 month for therapy)

So, some hospital want to install the therapy room for two or more person.

(this means two or more patients are locating in one therapy room with some distance)

 

I want to know the opinion of professionals about this problem.

Also, if you possible, please offer some regulation status in your country.(law, regulation guide, etc…..)

 

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한  상  은

한국원자력안전기술원  방사선규제부  방사선안전총괄실

Tel. (042) 868-0673 /016-591-5345   Fax. (042) 868-0275

 

Han Sang Eun          
Radiation Protection & Safety Management Dept.

Radiation & Waste Safety Division  

Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety(KINS)  
19, GUSONG-DONG, YUSONG DAEJON, 

305-338, Republic of KOREA
Mail. k496hse at kins.re.kr <mailto:k496hse at kins.re.kr>           Tel. +82-42-868-0673

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