Public Health England, Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, Chilton, Oxfordshire OX11 ORQ, United Kingdom.
Med Phys. 2013 Nov;40(11):117001. doi: 10.1118/1.4824921.
An international workshop brought together a range of stakeholders to consider protection from non-ionizing radiation used in medicine, research and cosmetics. Presentations on specific topics were followed by a general discussion on possible improvements in protection. Participants considered that adherence to science-based, harmonized exposure guidelines to limit exposures for clinical staff and other workers was a key prerequisite to safety in all situations. In addition, to engender an awareness of the risks involved to both the patient as well as the operator, equipment should be operated only by suitably qualified persons who have received appropriate training in the safe use of that device. This training should be carried out under the auspices of an accredited safety provider, and preferably offer a recognized qualification. Specific advice included the necessity for correct eye protection with higher power optical radiation sources, and avoiding the use of ultrasound for all exposures without medical benefit. Finally, the possibility of a harmonized approach to safety for both non-ionizing and ionizing radiation was considered worthy of further discussion.
一个国际研讨会聚集了一系列利益相关者，共同探讨医学、研究和化妆品中使用的非电离辐射的防护问题。在介绍了特定主题的演讲后，进行了关于防护措施可能改进的一般性讨论。与会者认为，遵守以科学为依据、协调一致的辐射暴露指南，以限制临床工作人员和其他工人的暴露，是所有情况下安全的关键前提条件。此外，为了让患者和操作人员都意识到所涉及的风险，设备应仅由经过适当培训、安全使用该设备的合格人员操作。这种培训应在经认可的安全机构的支持下进行，并最好提供公认的资质。具体建议包括对高功率光学辐射源使用正确的眼部防护，以及避免在没有医疗益处的情况下将超声用于所有暴露。最后，与会者认为有必要进一步讨论非电离辐射和电离辐射安全的协调方法。
