Re: I125 release criteria

[Tyler Lembcke <physics@execpc.com>]

At 11:09 AM 7/28/97 -0500, you wrote:
>
>The question about releasing I125 patients is also relevant for those
>receiving prostate implants. So far we haven't had any with a
>significant dose rate but with many patients scheduled, it is likely to
>happen. Should they be issued a lead apron?? Has anyone had to deal with
>this yet?
>
>Any responses will be appreciated.
>
>Ken
>
>West Virginia University
>Radiation Safety
>kdouglas@wvu.edu
>Kenneth H. Douglass, Ph.D.
>Director, Radiation Safety
>West Virginia University
>West Virginia University Hospitals
>PO Box 9006
>Morgantown WV 26506
>(304) 293-1549
>(304) 293-4529 (fax)
>kdouglas@wvu.edu
>
>

With over 150 implants so far, we've had NONE with an exposure rate greater
than 0.1 mR/hr at one meter.

Regards,

Tyler

Tyler M. Lembcke, M.S.
Radiation Oncology Physicist
St. Luke's Medical Center
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