ANALISA JARAK AMAN PAPARAN RADIASI BAGI PETUGAS RUMAH SAKIT ICU CENTRAL DI RSUD ARIFIN ACHMAD PROVINSI RIAU

Abstract

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a room in a hospital with specialized staff and equipment. The patient in the ICU is unstable, so he needs the help of intensive equipment. The ICU patients' limitations require that X-ray examinations be carried out using an X-ray mobile. When an X-ray examination occurs, hospital staff, such as doctors, nurses, and staff, must maintain a certain distance from the radiation source (mobile X-ray aircraft). This study aimed to determine which distances and areas are safe from radiation exposure for hospital medical staff in the Central ICU room at Arifin Achmad Hospital, Riau Province. This research is quantitative with experimental methods. Retrieval of data in research by measuring exposure to radiation doses from 4 different points. The study was conducted from March to July 2023. The data obtained will be analyzed by comparing the results of measurements with NBD based on BAPETEN Regulation No. 15 of 2015 to explore safe areas for hospital staff in the ICU room. Measures at 4-point places show that all-point measurements are safe. Point 1 is the distance from the radiation source to the main door at 11m with a scatter radiation value of 0.9 mSv/y. Point 2 is the distance from the radiation source to the shielding at a distance of 12 m with a scatter radiation value of 0 mSv/y. The most recommended point for the safest medical staff at point 2 (behind the shielding) is the ICU staff room. Keywords: intensive care unit (ICU), safety distance, radiation exposure, X-ray mobile.