A Radiation Protection Committee (CPR) of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) It provided free access to key documents from the legal framework and national and international recommendations on the topic of safety and quality in the use of ionizing radiation.
National Regulations and Recommendations
Radiation Protection Recommendations
ABFM-CBR-SOBRICE - Radiation Protection in Interventional Radiology
Learn about the document issued by ABFM-CBR-SOBRICE on Protection in Interventional Radiology.
IAEA and WHO - Radiation Protection in Interventional Radiology
Discover 10 actions to improve radiation protection in medicine over the next decade.
IAEA - 10 recommendations for patient protection in fluoroscopy
Here are 10 recommendations for protecting patients during fluoroscopy:
IAEA - 10 recommendations for staff protection in fluoroscopy
Here are 10 recommendations for protecting staff during fluoroscopy:
Image Gently Care for children with heart conditions.
Discover Image Gently's recommendations for the care of children with heart conditions who require special attention.
Image Gently - US guideline for radiopharmaceutical activities administered to children and adolescents
Follow the US guideline for Pediatric Nuclear Medicine For high-quality images with low radiation doses.
Image Gently CT scans in children
Learn about the recommendations and guidelines for CT scans in children:
Image Gently Good practice - Appropriate selection of imaging exams for children and adolescents.
Learn about the hierarchy in appropriate choice of imaging exams For children and teenagers.
Image Gently Pause and Pulse
meet the Stop and Pulse – Document of Image Gently about fluoroscopic procedures that help save children's lives.
International Regulations and Recommendations
Radiation Protection and Safety of Radiation Sources: International Basic Safety Standards. General Safety Requirements Part 3 - No. GSR Part 3, 2014 Jointly sponsored by EC, FAO, IAEA, ILO, OECD/NEA, PAHO, UNEP, WHO
This publication is the new edition of the International Basic Safety Standards. The edition is co-sponsored by seven other international organizations—the European Commission (EC/Euratom), FAO, the International Labour Organization (ILO), OECD/NEA, PAHO, UNEP, and WHO. It has been extensively revised and updated to take into account the latest findings of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation and the most recent recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection. The publication details the requirements for protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation and for the safety of radiation sources. All circumstances of radiation exposure are considered.
IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GSG-7 - General Safety Guide
This Safety Guide, prepared jointly by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), provides guidance on meeting the requirements of the International Basic Safety Standards (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GSR Part 3) with respect to occupational exposure. It provides general guidance on developing occupational radiation protection programs, as appropriate for the radiation sources likely to be encountered in the workplaces in question, to fulfill management's responsibility for protection and safety. Detailed guidance is also provided on monitoring and evaluating worker exposure due to external radiation sources and the ingestion of radionuclides. The Safety Guide reflects internationally accepted principles and recommended best practices in occupational radiation protection, taking into account conceptual changes and technological advancements that have occurred in the last decade.
IAEA Safety Standards Series No. RS-G-1.5 - Specific Safety Guide
This Safety Guide, co-sponsored by PAHO and WHO, provides recommendations on how safety requirements can be met for the protection of patients, caregivers, and patient visitors from exposure to ionizing radiation in medical practice, in accordance with Appendix II (Medical Exposure) of the Safety Series No. 115, International Basic Safety Standards for Protection against Ionizing Radiation and for the Safety of Radiation Sources (1996). The recommendations cover the establishment of reference levels for diagnostic medical exposures, acceptance testing processes for radiation equipment, calibration of radiotherapy units, and notification of accidental medical exposures.
ICRP Publication 135 - Diagnostic Reference Levels in Medical Imaging
The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) first introduced the term "diagnostic reference level" (DRL) in 1996 in Publication 73. The concept was subsequently developed and practical guidance was provided in 2001. The DRL has proven to be an effective tool that helps optimize protection in medical patient exposure for diagnostic and interventional procedures. This publication provides a comprehensive methodology for establishing DRLs at the local, national, and regional levels for different modalities of diagnostic imaging radiation application.
Global Initiative on Radiation Safety in Health Care Settings - WHO
The WHO is conducting a Global Initiative on Radiological Safety in Healthcare Settings to mobilize the healthcare sector towards the safe and effective use of radiation in medicine. By integrating radiation protection with the concepts of good medical practice and quality of healthcare services, this initiative provides a platform for collaboration between health authorities, radiation protection regulatory bodies, international agencies, professional societies, patient networks, scientific bodies, academic institutions and other stakeholders, aiming to improve the implementation of radiation safety standards in healthcare settings.
Other ICRP publications
ICRP is:
● An independent international organization that promotes, for the public benefit, the science of radiation protection, in particular by providing recommendations and guidance on all aspects of protection against ionizing radiation;
- ● A non-profit organization, registered with the Charities Commission of England and Wales (registration number 1166304);
- ● A non-profit organization, registered with the Charities Commission of England and Wales (registration number 1166304);
- ● A community of approximately 350 globally recognized experts in the science, policy, and practice of radiation protection, from about 40 countries.
- The ICRP's collection of publications can be found at:
Radiation Protection of Patients (RPOP) - IAEA: Health Professionals
Healthcare professionals can learn about the safe use of ionizing radiation in medicine. This section answers frequently asked questions about different medical procedures and provides links to other resources, such as notification and learning systems.