Evaluation of Operator and Patient Doses after Irradiation with Handheld X-ray Devices

This study aimed to evaluate radiation doses from handheld X-ray devices, specifically NOMAD Pro 2TM (DvcN), Rextar X (DvcRX), and Diox 602 (DvcD), targeting operator patient’s critical organs tissues. Calibrated TLD-100H dosimeters were placed on a mannequin phantom head, focusing the eyes, thyroid, gonads, hands, salivary glands. Using TLD reader, absorbed equivalent post irradiation assessed. Conventional systems yielded higher than phosphor plates digital systems. Notably, implementing protective measures resulted in significant (p < 0.05) dose reductions operator. Peak measurements without protection included: gonad 24.4 (DvcN) μGy; thyroid 30.5 right eye 31.9 left 27.9 hand 111.6 (DvcRX) 71.7 (DvcD) μGy. Radiation ranged 11.49% 93.25%, depending region device. It is imperative adhere radiological protocols, particularly when employing devices; optimally, these should be used with