The RaySafe 452 is a versatile meter for radiation. Also for measuring leakage radiation. In addition to leakage radiation from the X-ray tube, there is also leakage radiation through the wall. It is important to monitor how much leakage radiation is present. How does this work with the RaySafe 452?
Outside an X-ray room, it should be measured how much leakage radiation “leaks” outwards through the wall. These measurements must be carried out when installing new X-ray rooms and/or X-ray equipment, but also when changes are made to an existing X-ray room.
There are two ways to measure this with the RaySafe 452. The RaySafe 452 can be moved along the wall, or the RaySafe 452 can be mounted on a stand and placed at various locations in the room. It is important to set high kVp and high mAs values on the machine during the test so that the most critical situation is simulated.
Important points of attention where measurements should be taken:
- upper part of the wall;
- corners;
- windows;
- doors.
With the results of the measurements, it can be calculated whether the radiation limits are exceeded. For this, it is important to know what the workload and occupancy of the X-ray room is and whether the area outside the room is a controlled zone or a public zone.
