Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Radiation Protection Institute, PO Box LG80, Legon, Accra, Ghana.
Health Phys. 2012 May;102(5 Suppl 2):S63-6. doi: 10.1097/HP.0b013e3182498ab8.
The status of radiation protection and safety of diagnostic medical x-ray facilities in the Greater Accra region in Ghana have been evaluated. In all, 62 medical facilities with 86 diagnostic x-ray units were considered for the survey. Out of the 86 diagnostic units, there were 56 general radiograph, 13 dental radiography, 9 fluoroscopy, 5 computed tomography, and 3 mammography machines. The parameters evaluated include the tube voltage, type of film processor, and the required protective measures in an x-ray department. It was observed that none of the protective measures or equipment were fully present in the diagnostic units except lead aprons. The radiation protection and safety measures in the medical facilities need to be strengthened to protect patients, staff, and the general public.
加纳大阿克拉地区诊断医疗 X 射线设备的辐射防护和安全状况已经过评估。共有 62 家医疗设施，86 台诊断 X 射线设备被纳入调查。在这 86 个诊断单位中，有 56 个普通 X 光机、13 个牙科 X 光机、9 个透视机、5 个计算机断层扫描机和 3 个乳房 X 光机。评估的参数包括管电压、胶片处理机的类型以及 X 射线部门所需的防护措施。结果发现，除了铅围裙外，诊断单元中没有任何防护措施或设备完全存在。医疗设施中的辐射防护和安全措施需要加强，以保护患者、工作人员和公众。
