Non-ionising radiations

Non-ionising radiation support service

The non-ionising radiation support service within the medical physics department| provides advice and training on safety in non-ionising radiations including lasers, ultraviolet and blue-light phototherapy and ultrasound. To discuss any of these services please contact the head of service: 

Ms Angela Cotton, medical physics department, Southampton general Hospital, Southampton SO17 6YD
Tel 023 8079 8616 ,Fax 023 8079 4117
Email: angela.cotton@suht.swest.nhs.uk|

Lasers

We provide laser safety advice by an accredited laser protection advisor to Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust and to other clients in the area who use medical or cosmetic lasers, or intense pulsed light systems.

We run a laser safety course| covering the "core of knowledge" from the MHRA's guidance on the safe use of lasers in medical and dental practice, including intense pulsed light systems. This is run regularly for doctors, nurses, theatre staff and others using medical or cosmetic lasers. We also carry out bespoke laser safety training.

Ultraviolet phototherapy

We provide scientific support and quality assurance service to the phototherapy unit in dermatology, and measurements and advice are offered to other users of ultraviolet or blue-light phototherapy.

Ultrasound

We carry out image and doppler quality assurance assessments on diagnostic ultrasound equipment and can measure output power of therapeutic and diagnostic ultrasound equipment.