What is BS EN 62467-1 - Dosimetric instruments as used in brachytherapy about?
BS EN 62467-1 is the first part of the multi-series international standard that focuses on dosimetric instruments as used in brachytherapy. BS EN 62467-1 specifies the performance and some related constructional requirements of well-type ionization chambers and associated measurement apparatus.
BS EN 62467-1 covers the techniques for the quantification of the quantity appropriate for the brachytherapy source under consideration. This quantity may be air kerma strength of reference air kerma rate at 1 m, or absorbed dose to water at a depth (e.g. 2 mm or 5 mm). Measurement of these quantities may be accomplished by a variety of well-type ionization chambers or systems currently available for this purpose.
Note- BS EN 62467-1 does not apply to instruments for nuclear medicine applications.
Who is BS EN 62467-1 - Dosimetric instruments as used in brachytherapy?
BS EN 62467-1 on dosimetric instruments as used in brachytherapy is useful for:
- Doctors and professional technicians
- Dosimetric instruments manufacturers
- Medical laboratories
Why should you use BS EN 62467-1 - Dosimetric instruments as used in brachytherapy?
BS EN 62467-1 gives the measurement of the output of radioactive, encapsulated sources for intracavitary (insertion into body cavities) or interstitial (insertion into body tissue) applications.
BS EN 62467-1 applies to products intended for low dose rate, high dose rate, intravascular, both photon and beta, brachytherapy measurements.
The object of BS EN 62467-1 is:
- To establish requirements for a satisfactory level of performance for WELL-TYPE CHAMBER SYSTEMS
- To standardize the methods for the determination of compliance with this level of performance
