New digital dosimeters give real-time radiation dose reads
A new dosimetry device that monitors radiation exposure in real-time has just hit the market.
Thermo Fisher Scientific recently rolled out its NetDose Pro product—a digital dosimeter that provides data on radiation exposure metrics.
The wearable device is Bluetooth connected, enabling it to transfer personalized dose data to users via mobile app or a web-based user interface. Users can fine tune the device to provide dose reads at custom intervals or receive on-demand stats by pushing a button on the dosimeter.
This eliminates the frequent and time-consuming need for gathering radiation monitoring devices from personnel, sending them back to manufacturers, waiting for a report and redistributing new devices to staff.
“The NetDose Pro represents a significant leap forward in personal dosimetry, replacing costly and labor-intensive methods that require sending devices back to manufacturers for analysis,” a release on the products reads. “The dosimeter uses Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology to connect to a gateway data router and/or the NetDose mobile app, transmitting accurate and rapid data to an interface where users can monitor radiation levels and generate reports, as well as assign devices to wearers and manage their entire dosimetry system.”
The device will also alert individuals when their exposure has surpassed a predefined threshold, informing users when they need to take action to minimize their exposure risks.
In an emailed statement to Health Imaging, Johnny Long, senior manager of radiation product management at Thermo Fisher Scientific, said the new technology prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of healthcare workers in radiology settings.
“While keeping patients healthy is their top priority, frontline healthcare workers can sometimes face radiation exposure risk in radiology settings. Thus, real-time radiation monitoring for healthcare workers is a critical need to ensure immediate action when necessary," Long said. "With the introduction of the revolutionary Thermo Scientific NetDose Pro Digital Dosimetry Solution, this game-changing technology empowers hospitals and healthcare providers with real-time radiation monitoring, safeguarding staff like never before.”
The device is accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program.
Learn more about the product here.
In addition to her background in journalism, Hannah also has patient-facing experience in clinical settings, having spent more than 12 years working as a registered rad tech. She began covering the medical imaging industry for Innovate Healthcare in 2021.