The ALMAR

The ALMAR dosimeter is a small, light and easy to use dosimeter based on innovative silicon technology. This breakthrough technology provides workers a precise measurement of radiation dose and includes accurate long-term exposure tracking even when the dosimeter is closed. A built-in memory chip stores each user’s identity via an embedded unique serial code that is assigned to the user.

Based on the ALARA principal (As Low as Reasonably Achievable), ALMAR helps medical staff and physicians evaluate and take action to more effectively use radiation reduction solutions.

More about Almar

What problems do we solve?

Pulsed Radiation

Nowadays nearly all radiation fields used for X-ray diagnostics are pulsed. These fields are characterized by a high dose rate during the pulse and a short pulse duration in the range of a few milliseconds. The use of active electronic dosimeters has increased in the past few years, but these types of dosimeters might possibly not measure reliably in pulsed radiation fields.

ALMAR, with unique characteristics such as small dimension, low weight and high accuracy to measurements, has stability in pulsed radiation and is capable to measure different types of radiation (i.e., x-rays, gammas, protons, beta and neutrons).

High prices

According to the Report 610705002/2011 – De actieve persoonsdosimeter als wettelijke persoonsdosimeter, most respondents indicate that they would consider using the APD if the process is cost-efficient.

ALMAR is bringing to market the most cost-competitive patented Active Personal Radiation Dosimeter monitoring program. According to evaluators, ALMAR detector possesses a winning combination of features including time-resolved data acquisition, real-time readout, compact size and weight, long-battery life, low cost, and stand-alone operation.

Operation and Safety

Over 40 000 health workers in the Netherlands are obliged to be protected against radiation, but they are poorly served by the traditional radiation protection services. As such, they risk their health, and their organizations waste time and money through the collection and distribution process of passive dosimeters, as well as the receiving dose report data analysis, which also is an extra cost for the hospital and sometimes the processing of large volumes of receiving data is inefficient.

Different types of Almar

Almar

X-Rays, Gamma-rays

Almar+

X-Rays, Gamma-rays, beta

Almar++

X-Rays, Gamma-rays, beta and neutrons

Almar compared to passive or active dosimeters

Almar

EPD or APD

Passive
Cost $ $$$ $
Measurements X-rays, Photons, Neutrons Beta X-rays, Photons X-rays, Photons
Readout Accumulated & Dose Rate Accumulated & Dose Rate Accumulated (Lab Processing)
Re-calibration not required
Wearer Engagement
Online management Portal
Immediate Online Badge Reassignment
No Collection/ Redistribution Required Must be collected to meet legal dose of record requirements
Read/view data on Smartphone/iPad
Meets Legal Dose of Record Requirements Highly manual process for meeting accreditation