RADIATION AWARENESS AND EXPOSURE REDUCTION WITH AUDIBLE MONITORS

Audible radiation monitors provide an immediate non-quantitative feedback concerning levels of ionizing radiation in the clinical setting. Their use and early radiation safety training has resulted in an exposure reduction to residents during their first 2 months of training. In addition, several potential radiation safety problems have been discovered as a result of the use of personal audible radiation monitors by other members of the department. Audible radiation monitors can provide a significant benefit in a radiation awareness and exposure reduction program.