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Objective <p>This study investigated the continuous risks of scattered radiation associated with a series of procedures—from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulation through to enteral feeding tube insertion—in an intensive care unit (ICU) setting by visualizing the dose distribution using a red–green–blue (RGB) color map.</p> Results <p>The scattered radiation doses were measured at 80 points around a tissue-equivalent phantom using calibrated nanoDot dosimeters, and an RGB color map was generated to visualize the dose intensity. Radiation doses near the X-ray source reached 783.6 µSv/hour at 50&#xa0;cm, exceeding annual public exposure limits within 1&#xa0;h. These findings emphasize the importance of using appropriate radiation protection equipment, suggesting that distance is a key factor in reducing the ICU exposure risk. They also offer practical guidance for planners involved in radiation safety management in hospital settings.</p>

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Measuring and visualizing scattered x-rays using red–green–blue (RGB) heat maps during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the intensive care unit

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    2025年5月16日

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  • Tomihiko Daioku,
  • Fumiko Oishi,
  • Masanao Kobayashi,
  • Naoko Arakawa,
  • Harumi Ejiri

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Objective

This study investigated the continuous risks of scattered radiation associated with a series of procedures—from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulation through to enteral feeding tube insertion—in an intensive care unit (ICU) setting by visualizing the dose distribution using a red–green–blue (RGB) color map.

Results

The scattered radiation doses were measured at 80 points around a tissue-equivalent phantom using calibrated nanoDot dosimeters, and an RGB color map was generated to visualize the dose intensity. Radiation doses near the X-ray source reached 783.6 µSv/hour at 50 cm, exceeding annual public exposure limits within 1 h. These findings emphasize the importance of using appropriate radiation protection equipment, suggesting that distance is a key factor in reducing the ICU exposure risk. They also offer practical guidance for planners involved in radiation safety management in hospital settings.