, measure radiation quantity directly & are used to determine the amount of radiation
produced by x-ray equipment
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ionization chambers
- reduces the rate of occurrence of medical errors
- benefit of increased radiation safety to both pts & directly involved members of the
imaging team
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teamwork
Unit in the International System used to measure the amount of energy absorbed in
any medium; 1 Gy = 100 radiation absorbed doses
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gray (Gy)
A partnership of medical societies, founded in 2007, whose overall common purpose
is to reduce dose for pediatric patients.
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