Single-use internal dosimeters for detecting radiation in fluoroscopy and other medical procedures/therapies
US7491942B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1072
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, systems, devices, and computer program products include positioning single-use radiation internal dosimeters with MOSFETs into a patient to evaluate the radiation dose delivered during a medical procedure or treatment session. The MOSFETs can be unpowered during irradiation.
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