Effective dose equivalents, HE, in diagnostic radiology

Med Phys. 1990 Nov-Dec;17(6):998-1003. doi: 10.1118/1.596445.

Abstract

Values of the effective dose equivalent, HE, per unit entrance skin dose (+ backscatter) are presented for twelve common radiological examinations. These HE data are derived from organ doses calculated for standard man using Monte Carlo techniques and are based on a specific beam size. The resultant HE data are presented as functions of x-ray kVp, beam filtration (mm A1) and the projection (anterior-posterior (AP); posterior-anterior (PA); lateral; or oblique) used. In addition, two methods are presented which permit the computation of HE values for standard man for radiological examinations, which employ different field sizes.

MeSH terms

  • Biophysical Phenomena
  • Biophysics
  • Humans
  • Monte Carlo Method
  • Organ Specificity
  • Radiation Dosage*
  • Radiography*
  • Radiometry
  • Skin / radiation effects