Ultraviolet Radiation Dosimetry and Calibration: Guidelines for Dosimetry and Calibration in Ultraviolet Radiation Therapy: Areport of Abritish Photodermatology Group Workshop

D. K. Taylor, A. V. Anstey, A. J. Coleman, B. L. Diffey, P. M. Farr, J. Ferguson, S. Ibbotson, K. Langmack, J. J. Lloyd, P. Mccann, C. J. Martin, H. P. Du Menage, H. Moseley, G. Murphy, S. D. Pye, L. E. Rhodes, S. Rogers

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Abstract

This report examines the dosimetry of ultraviolet (UV) radiation applied to dermatological treatments, and considers the definition of the radiation quantities and their measurement. Guidelines are offered for preferred measurement techniques and standard methods of dosimetry. The recommendations have been graded according to the American Joint Committee on Cancer classification of strength of recommendation and quality of evidence (summarized in Appendix 5).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBritish Association of Dermatologists' Management Guidelines
EditorsNeil H. Cox, John S. C. English
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
Chapter4
Pages274-282
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9781444329865
ISBN (Print)9781444335521
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Mar 2011

Keywords

  • Dosimetry
  • Guidelines
  • Phototherapy
  • Psoralen ultraviolet A
  • Radiation
  • Ultraviolet

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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