1672-1673 / 2001
A reminder ; the ICRP 98 Main Points
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1/ The use of permanent radioactive implants ….
is rapidly increasing all over the world
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2/ No adverse effects to the medical staff and/or
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3/ The dose from the patients … remains in
almost all cases well below 1 mSv.
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4/ Expulsion of sources through urine, semen or
gastro-intestinal tract is a rare event. Simple
recommendations should be given to the patient
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5/ Cremation can be allowed if 12 months have
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6/ The patient must be provided with specific
recommendations (+++)…