Radiation dose to surgeons in theatre
B. van der Merwe
M.Tech.; School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein
ABSTRACT
]]> OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effects of ionising radiation and radiation limits, and measure radiation doses received by surgeons in theatre.
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