Main description:

Nonionizing Radiation Protection in Medical Environments describes how medical practitioners can safely use nonionizing radiation sources such as magnetic resonance imaging, lasers and ultrasound devices, for surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic purposes. Focusing on the professional, operational, and regulatory aspects of nonionizing radiation protection, the book covers virtually all regions of the world. The theoretical background is based on current regulatory frameworks and is complemented by practical sections and professional discussions by the world's leading medical and health physics professionals.

Contents:

Section I: Introduction.

Section II: Recommendation and Standards for Protection Against Nonionizing Radiation Sources in Medicine.
EMF: Summary and basics of the International Commission on Nonionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) standards for nonionizing EMF radiation.
Lasers: Summary and basics of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
Standards for ultrasound (International Electrotechnical Commission).

Section III: Radiation Protection in use of non-ionizing radiation in Medicine.
Safe use of Nonionizing Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) in Medicine.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).