Average Dose Rate for 1.11x108 Bq of 131I Injection

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The average dose rate for a patient receiving an injection of 1.11×108 Bq of 131I, with 30% uptake by a 20 g thyroid, is calculated to be 51 μGy s-1. The calculation involves determining the activity concentration (A) as 1.665×106 Bq g-1 and using an energy value (E) of 0.192 MeV. The final dose rate (D) is derived using the formula D = 1.60×10-10AE Gy s-1. The discussion seeks to identify any potential errors in this calculation.

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A patient receives an injection of 1.11×108 Bq of 131I,30% of which goes to the thyroid, having a mass of 20 g.What is the average dose rate in the organ?

Solution:
D=1.60×10–10AE Gy s–1

A=(1.11x108x(30/100))/20=1.665x106Bqg-1

E=0.192Mev

=1.60x10-10 (1.665)(0.192Mev)

= 51μGy s–1

This is my solution. Can anyone point out the mistake here.
 
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