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Radiation Safety in Pregnancy Guidelines by Ajeet Singh is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses radiation exposure and pregnancy. It notes that lack of knowledge can cause unnecessary anxiety or termination of pregnancies. For planned exposures, the risks and benefits must be weighed and fetal dose should be below 1 mGy. Shielding with lead aprons can protect the fetus. Accidental exposures above 100-200 mGy may cause damage, and termination should be considered based on individual circumstances. Occupational dose limits are recommended at 5 mSv by NCRP and 1 mSv by ICRP. Fetal
- Author
- Ajeet Singh
- Language
- EN