TABLE 1

Descriptive Statistics for Each 90Y-RM Cleaning Method Used

Cleaning methodLabelnMeanSDMedianMinimumMaximum
Damp paper towelsMeasured mass (mg)1064.95.264.058.076.0
Estimated activity (μCi) of spill101.80.11.71.62.1
Percentage exposure decrease1098.12.599.091.799.9
Precleaning exposure (mR/h)10102.059.270.050.0200.0
Postcleaning exposure (mR/h)101.81.91.00.15.0
Adhesive paperMeasured mass (mg)10119.38.0118.0107.0135.0
Estimated activity (μCi) of spill102.20.12.11.92.5
Percent exposure decrease1072.820.878.229.692.5
Precleaning exposure (mR/h)10105.024.9105.055.0140.0
Postcleaning exposure (mR/h)1029.727.517.56.095.0
SWMMeasured mass (mg)10115.312.5116.590.0130.0
Estimated activity (μCi) of spill101.80.21.91.42.1
Percentage exposure decrease1098.71.899.293.899.9
Precleaning exposure (mR/h)1081.428.877.548.0150.0
Postcleaning exposure (mR/h)101.01.50.50.15.0
  • Curie conversion factor: μCi × 37 = kBq.