Objective To examine effectiveness of an orthostatic shielding screen in medical Chest X-ray photography.
Methods The radiation doses on/under a shielding screen and a regular personal protective equipment (PPE)were measured by a thermoluminescent dosimeter. The protection effectiveness between the two shielding methods were compared.
Results The protection effectiveness of primary X-rays were nearly the same by using the orthostatic screen and the PPEs. However, scattering radiation were detected in using the screen.
Conclusion The orthostatic shielding screen is convenient and more compliant to examinees. It showed an obvious protection to primary X-rays, but the scattering radiation could be an issue in its application.
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