TABLE 2.

External Dose Rate from Droplet of 1 MBq of 90Y to Unbroken Skin

GeometryDose rate (mSv min−1/MBq)Exposure time (min) to receive maximum annual equivalent dose (500 mSv)Exposure time (min) to receive investigational/action level of 10% of maximum annual equivalent dose (50 mSv)
No cover28.717.41.7
Single surgical gloves21.323.52.4
Double surgical gloves17.528.62.9
Surgical gown1631.33.1