Re: Webster method

["JERRY ROSEN" <rosen@rso.radsafe.pitt.edu>]

Should we be using the Webster calculationgiven the recent 
publication of ANSI HPS N13.41-1997 "Criteria for Performing Multiple 
Dosimetry"??

(It doesn't appear the the ANSI standard rules out the use of the 
Webster formula.)


> From:          Chris Hogan <chogan@colan.uams.edu>
> Subject:       Webster method

> Hi Radsafe,
> 
> We currently have radiology fellows performing long drawn out
> fluoroscopy case.  The dose to scatter radiation can be pretty hefty at
> time.  Is there anyone currently using the Webster method in calculating
> effective dose equivalent.  
> 
> Carol Price                                    Phone:  501-686-5536 
> CPRICE@COLAN.UAMS.EDU           Fax:  501-296-1339
> 
> 


Jerry Rosen

University of Pittsburgh
Phone:  412-624-2728
Fax:    412-624-3562
Email:  Rosen@radsafe.pitt.edu