RADIATION PROTECTION BULLETIN ›› 2020, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (1): 1-5.

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Medical Evaluation and Consideration forSeven Radiation Workers Suspected of Overexposure

Bian Huahui1, Wang Min1, Sun Liang2, Chen Weibo1, Wang Youyou1, Zhang Yusong1, Wei Jing1, Dai Hong1, Feng Junchao1, Liu Yulong1   

  1. 1. The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University,Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215004;
    2. School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123
  • Received:2019-03-31 Published:2020-07-10

Abstract: A medical assessment of 7 workers suspected of receiving undue radiation was conducted through dose estimations, clinical observations, laboratory examinations, psychological assessments,etc. The causes for the incident were analyzed, and suggestions were made. It shows their estimated dose was normal. The symptom of dizziness was common, the laboratory examinations showed that the number of blood cells was normal, and the immune indexes of some workers were fluctuated. With a comprehensive analysis, it is believed that the workers are less likely to be overexposed, and the suspected incident was caused by human factors. In order to prevent the similar incidents, it is necessary for the company, to which they belong, to strengthen personal radiation protection measures, training and management of radiation workers.

Key words: Radiation workers, External exposure, Personal dose, Radiation protection

CLC Number: 

  • TL733