TABLE 6.

Comparison of Mean Dose (μSv per patient) from Current Study and from Another International Study

StaffDemire et al. (7)Current study without lead shieldCurrent study with lead shield
Radiopharmacist4.07.6 ± 1.14.8 ± 0.9
Physicist2.04.0 ± 0.52.4 ± 0.3
Physician2.03.3 ± 0.31.8 ± 0.4
Technologist3.03.5 ± 0.52.2 ± 0.3
Nurse6.08.1 ± 0.85.2 ± 0.3
  • ± SD is also shown for current study.