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Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology 6/2008

01.06.2008 | Original Article

Efficacy of a radiation safety education initiative in reducing radiation exposure in the pediatric IR suite

verfasst von: David D. Sheyn, John M. Racadio, Jun Ying, Manish N. Patel, Judy M. Racadio, Neil D. Johnson

Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology | Ausgabe 6/2008

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Abstract

Background

The use of ionizing radiation is essential for diagnostic and therapeutic imaging in the interventional radiology (IR) suite. As the complexity of procedures increases, radiation exposure risk increases. We believed that reinforcing staff education and awareness would help optimize radiation safety.

Objective

To evaluate the effect of a radiation safety education initiative on IR staff radiation safety practices and patient radiation exposure.

Materials and methods

After each fluoroscopic procedure performed in the IR suite during a 4-month period, dose-area product (DAP), fluoroscopy time, and use of shielding equipment (leaded eyeglasses and hanging lead shield) by IR physicians were recorded. A lecture and article were then given to IR physicians and technologists that reviewed ALARA principles for optimizing radiation dose. During the following 4 months, those same parameters were recorded after each procedure.

Results

Before education 432 procedures were performed and after education 616 procedures were performed. Physician use of leaded eyeglasses and hanging shield increased significantly after education. DAP and fluoroscopy time decreased significantly for uncomplicated peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) procedures and non-PICC procedures after education, but did not change for complicated PICC procedures.

Conclusion

Staff radiation safety education can improve IR radiation safety practices and thus decrease exposure to radiation of both staff and patients.
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Metadaten
Titel
Efficacy of a radiation safety education initiative in reducing radiation exposure in the pediatric IR suite
verfasst von
David D. Sheyn
John M. Racadio
Jun Ying
Manish N. Patel
Judy M. Racadio
Neil D. Johnson
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2008
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Pediatric Radiology / Ausgabe 6/2008
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-008-0826-9

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