A SURVEY OF DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY ROOM DESIGN AND SHIELDING INTEGRITY OF LEAD APRONS IN A STATE IN NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA

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Published: 2020-05-17
DOI: https://doi.org/10.82547/jrrs.vol34no1.40
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X-ray unit, Accessories, Lead aprons

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Mohammed Anas
Radiology Department, State Specialist Hospital Gombe, Gombe State.
C. C. Nzotta
Department of Radiography and Radiological sciences, College of Health Science and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambara State.
B. F. Nkubli
Department of Medical Radiography, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Borno State.
Abubakar U.
Department of Radiography, College of Health Sciences, Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
S. Y. Bappah
Radiology Department, State Specialist Hospital Gombe, Gombe State.
P. E. Osayaba
Department of Radiography and Radiological sciences, College of Health Science and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambara State.
A. A. Dukku
Radiology Department, State Specialist Hospital Gombe, Gombe State.

Abstract

Background: X-ray facility design and shielding integrity is meant to optimize radiation safety of patients, staff and the general public.


Objectives: To determine the conformity to x-ray room design standards and the functional efficacy of lead aprons in the surveyed facilities.


Materials and Method: The survey was conducted in six radio diagnostic centers in Gombe State Nigeria, labeled A to F for anonymity. The building layout of the radiology departments was sketched to show the dimensions (L x B x H) and adjoining structures. Data sheets were also used to record information about radio-diagnostic facility. Lead aprons were inspected for defects by physical observation and by x-ray exposure.


Results: The x-ray room dimension of the six radio diagnostic centers with A(24m2 ), B (14.8 m2 ), C (30 m2 ), D (36 m2 ), E (21.2 m2 ) and F (25 m2 ). All the walls of radio-diagnostic room of facility A, B, C and D were lined with 2 mm lead equivalent, whereas E and F were not. About 7 (38.8%) of lead aprons inspected were defective, while 11 (61.1%) were not defective.


Conclusion: There are compromises noted in the design of facility B and majority of the lead aprons inspected showed good functional efficacy. 

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Anas, M., Nzotta, C. C., Nkubli, B. F., U., A., Bappah, S. Y., Osayaba, P. E., & Dukku, A. A. (2020). A SURVEY OF DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY ROOM DESIGN AND SHIELDING INTEGRITY OF LEAD APRONS IN A STATE IN NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA. Journal of Radiography and Radiation Sciences, 34(1), 42-50. https://doi.org/10.82547/jrrs.vol34no1.40