Experimental Procedures for Sensitive and Reproducible In Situ EPR Tooth Dosimetry

Overview

Journal Radiat Meas

Specialty Radiology

Date 2008 Jul 2

PMID 18591989

Citations 11

Authors

Benjamin B Williams

Artur Sucheta

Ruhong Dong

Yasuko Sakata

Akinori Iwasaki

Gregory Burke

Oleg Grinberg

Piotr Lesniewski

Maciej Kmiec

Harold M Swartz

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Abstract

In vivo electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) tooth dosimetry provides a means for non-invasive retrospective assessment of personal radiation exposure. While there is a clear need for such capabilities following radiation accidents, the most pressing need for the development of this technology is the heightened likelihood of terrorist events or nuclear conflicts. This technique will enable such measurements to be made at the site of an incident, while the subject is present, to assist emergency personnel as they perform triage for the affected population. At Dartmouth Medical School this development is currently being tested with normal volunteers with irradiated teeth placed in their mouths and with patients who have undergone radiation therapy. Here we describe progress in practical procedures to provide accurate and reproducible in vivo dose estimates.

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