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Vol 11, No 2 (2015): Mei 2015

Evaluasi Kecukupan Tebal Lead Apron Guna Mendukung Jaminan Keselamatan Radiasi pada Unit Pelayanan Radiologi Rumah Sakit

Yeti Kartikasari (Technic of Radiodiagnostic and Radiotherapy Department, Polytechnic Health Ministry of Semarang)
Darmini Darmini (Technic of Radiodiagnostic and Radiotherapy Department, Polytechnic Health Ministry of Semarang)
Dwi Rochmayanti (Technic of Radiodiagnostic and Radiotherapy Department, Polytechnic Health Ministry of Semarang)



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Publish Date
22 Feb 2016

Abstract

This study aims to determine adequacy of thick protective lead aprons as radiation in Radiology Services Unit in Semarang. This research is quantitative with observational approach radiation measurements. The samples were hospitals in Kota Semarang. The independent variable is the thickness of the lead apron and the dependent variable in this study is the radiation behind the lead apron. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics to take a conclusion. The results showed Adequacy lead apron at the Semarang Hospital, HVL values between 4 to 7 HVL or dose rate are forwarded after passing through the apron of 6.25% to 0, 781%. Value adequacy thick lead apron 0.5 mmPb that used had a value below the threshold set by Bapeten that dose forwarded after passing the lead apron is less than or 0,02 μSv which means lead apron can be used for radiation safety assurance in hospital and radiology departement units in the Semarang.

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Health Professions

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Jurnal LINK (ISSN: 1829-5754 e-ISSN: 2461-1077; http://ejournal.poltekkes-smg.ac.id/ojs/index.php/link) merupakan jurnal peer-review yang diterbitkan oleh Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat, Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang. Jurnal LINK berfokus menerbitkan artikel ilmiah tentang hasil ...