Vendor‐independent skin dose mapping application for interventional radiology and cardiology

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present and validate an originally developed application SkinCare used for skin dose mapping in interventional procedures, which are associated with relatively high radiation doses the patient’s possible reactions. Methods tool generating maps following radiology cardiology procedures using realistic 3D patient models. Skin calculated data from Digital Imaging Communications Medicine (DICOM) Radiation Dose Structured Reports (RDSRs). validation was performed by Siemens Artis Zee Biplane fluoroscopy system conducting “Acceptance quality control protocols calculating software solutions cardiology” tested frame VERIDIC project. XR-RV3 Gafchromic films were as dosimeters compare peak (PSDs) obtained through measurements calculations. DICOM RDSRs four systems different vendors (Canon, GE, Philips, Siemens) development comparison generated commercial tools (Dose Tracking System (DTS) Canon, RadimetricsTM Bayer RDM MEDSQUARE). same during a clinical procedure (percutaneous coronary intervention—PCI) comparison. Results Validation VERIDIC's calculation showed that PSD within 17% 16% accuracy compared fundamental irradiation setups simplified respectively. Good visual agreement between DTS, obtained. Conclusions proved be very convenient solution can monitoring delivered procedures.