Treatment planning and radiation safety

Author(s)

• Jayaraman, Subramania
• Lanzl, Lawrence H. (Lawrence Herman)

Bibliographic Information

Treatment planning and radiation safety

edited by Subramania Jayaraman, Lawrence H.Lanzl ; with the editorial assistance of Elisabeth F. Lanzl

（Clinical radiotherapy physics / edited by Subramania Jayaraman, Lawrence H. Lanzl ; with the editorial assistance of Elisabeth F. Lanzl, v. 2）

CRC Press, c1996

Note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This exciting two-volume text provides an in-depth introduction to radiotherapy physics. Uniquely useful for both the physicist and non-physicist, Clinical Radiotherapy Physics gradually and sequentially develops each of its topics in clear, concise language. It includes important mathematical analyses, yet is written so that these sections can be skipped, if desired, without compromising understanding.

Table of Contents

Treatment Dose Distribution Planning: I - Photon Beams Introduction Isodose Surfaces and Curves Single-Beam Isodose Curves Concept of Combining Beams Derivation of Dose Distribution Planning of Dose Distribution Principles of the Use of Wedge Filters Irradiations with Parallel Opposed Beams Other Common Techniques Treatment Planning: A Practical Case Use of CT Data Treatment of Adjacent Sites Physical Aspects of Electron Beam Therapy Electron Transport Electron Beam for Machine to Patient Electron Beam After Entering the Patient Electron-Beam Depth Dose Data Planning a Simple Electron Beam Treatment Electron Beam Depth Dose and Field Size Electron Pencil Beam Oblique Incidence and Depth Dose Electron Beams - Some Practical Considerations Influence of Inhomogeneities Comparison of Kilovoltage X-Ray and Electron Beams Total-Skin Electron Treatment Intraoperative Electron Therapy Electron Arc Therapy Adjacent Electron Fields Physics of the Use of Small Sealed Sources in Brachytherapy Brachytherapy Categories of Applications Source Strength of Brachytherapy Sources Source Strength and Time Product Dosimetry of a Point Source in Water Dosimetry of a Linear Source A Simple Line Source Treatment Forming Multiple Source Arrays Systems for Brachytherapy Manchester (Paterson and Parker) Distribution Rules Planning and Implementing a Practical Case Permanent Implants Intracavitary Irradiation Radiation Safety Standards Introduction Harmful Effects of Radiation Evaluation of Dose for Radiation Protection Uncertainties in Radiation Risk Assessment Radiation Safety Philosophy Safety of Radiation Workers Safety of the General Public Radiation Safety in External Beam Therapy Introduction Time, Distance, and Shielding Approach to Shielding Design of a Beam Therapy Facility Estimating the Allowable Barrier Transmission High-Energy X-Rays and Neutron Production An Example of Shielding Calculations for a Facility Ozone Production Miscellaneous Aspects of Planning a Facility Radiation Safety in Brachytherapy Introduction Role of Time and Afterloading Role of Distance Role of Shielding Monitoring Instruments Source Storage and Preparation Source Inventory Source Wipe Tests Source Transport Safety of Nurses and Visitors during Treatment Permanent Implants Personnel Monitoring Conclusion

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Details

• NCID: BA28803832
• ISBN:
  • 0849340179
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boca Raton
• Pages/Volumes: 235 p.
• Size: 26 cm
• Classification:
  • DC20 : 615.8/42
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Medical physics
  • LCSH : Radiotherapy
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA28803708