Evaluation of Environmental Dosemeter Status of Army Hospital's Radiology Centers of Tehran in 1386

The aim of this study is to assess and evaluate the radiology centers environmental dosimeter in various army treatment centers. In a descriptive cross sectional study all the radiology centers of the army hospitals in Tehran were evaluated in 1386. Initially a radiometer (Gaiger Moler) was used to measure the dose meter levels in radiology centers and in the control rooms. Results indicate that the maximum environmental dose in radiology centers was 0.18 micro sivert an hour at 502 army hospital. The minimum environmental dose was 0.11 micro sivert an hour at 501 and 506 army hospitals. Maximum environmental dose in controlled areas was 0.22 micro sivert an hour at Khanevadeh hospital; and minimum environmental dose was 0.14 micro sivert an hour at 506 army hospital. The environmental dose in all hospitals was almost standard and acceptable. Annual monitoring activity will assist to create a suitable work atmosphere for radiology staff.