Radiation protection of patients in diagnostic and interventional radiology in Asian countries: Impact of an IAEA project

2012 ◽  
Vol 81 (10) ◽  
pp. e982-e989 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madan M. Rehani ◽  
Olivera Ciraj-Bjelac ◽  
Huda M. Al-Naemi ◽  
Jamila Salem Al-Suwaidi ◽  
Leila El-Nachef ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interventional Radiology ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Asian Countries

scholarly journals A Novel Lead Garment Structural System to Alleviate Orthopedic Stress for Surgeons

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilary Johnson ◽  
Sally Miller ◽  
Prianca Tawde ◽  
Bethany LaPenta ◽  
Daniel Teo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interventional Radiology ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Preliminary Analysis ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
User Feedback ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽  
Structural System ◽  
Testing Procedures ◽  
Emergency Procedures ◽  
Interventional Radiology Procedures

Cardiovascular, orthopedic, and interventional radiology procedures using fluoroscopy require healthcare professionals to wear heavy lead garments for radiation protection, sometimes for up to 12 hours per day. Wearing lead garments for prolonged periods of time can lead to musculoskeletal injuries, discomfort, and fatigue. MobiLead is a mobile lead garment frame that was developed to reduce the weight supported by the user in an effort to mitigate these problems. The MobiLead system moves the lower garment load off the user’s body to a structural ground-supported frame and redistributes the upper load from the shoulders to the hips through a torso frame. The system is compact and maximizes the limited space available in operating rooms, while still giving the surgeon adequate mobility for various emergency procedures. Preliminary analysis of device effectiveness was conducted using electromyography and qualitative surgeon user feedback surveys. This paper will discuss the design, fabrication, and testing procedures for this mobile radiation protection system optimizing both support and mobility.

scholarly journals A critical appraisal of the quality of guidelines for radiation protection in interventional radiology using the AGREE II tool: a EuroAIM initiative

2021 ◽  
pp. 109906
Author(s):  
Moreno Zanardo ◽  
Roberta Gerasia ◽  
Lorenzo Giovannelli ◽  
Giuseppe Scurto ◽  
Patrizia Cornacchione ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interventional Radiology ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Agree Ii ◽  
Agree Ii Tool

Efficiency of radiation protection equipment in interventional radiology: a systematic Monte Carlo study of eye lens and whole body doses

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 509-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Koukorava ◽  
J Farah ◽  
L Struelens ◽  
I Clairand ◽  
L Donadille ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Interventional Radiology ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Monte Carlo Study ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Eye Lens

Training and Accreditation in Radiation Protection for Interventional Radiology

2001 ◽  
Vol 94 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Vano ◽  
L. Gonzalez ◽  
K. Faulkner ◽  
R. Padovani ◽  
J.F. Malone
Keyword(s):  
Interventional Radiology ◽  
Radiation Protection

Evaluation of Novel Disposable, Light-Weight Radiation Protection Devices in an Interventional Radiology Setting: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2013 ◽  
Vol 200 (4) ◽  
pp. 915-920 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heiko Uthoff ◽  
Constantino Peña ◽  
James West ◽  
Francisco Contreras ◽  
James F. Benenati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Interventional Radiology ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Light Weight ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Protection Devices

scholarly journals Characterisation and mapping of scattered radiation fields in interventional radiology theatres

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Nowak ◽  
P. Carbonez ◽  
M. Krauss ◽  
F. R. Verdun ◽  
J. Damet
Keyword(s):  
Interventional Radiology ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Staff Member ◽  
Scattered Radiation ◽  
Photon Counting ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Pixel Detector ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Radiation Fields ◽  
Surveillance Programs

Abstract We used the Timepix3 hybrid pixel detector technology in order to determine the exposure of medical personnel to ionizing radiation in an interventional radiology room. We measured the energy spectra of the scattered radiation generated by the patient during X-ray image-guided interventional procedures. We performed measurements at different positions and heights within the theatre. We first observed a difference in fluence for each staff member. As expected, we found that the person closest to the X-ray tube is the most exposed while the least exposed staff member is positioned at the patient’s feet. Additionally, we observed a shift in energy from head to toe for practitioners, clearly indicating a non-homogenous energy exposure. The photon counting Timepix3 detector provides a new tool for radiation field characterisation that is easier-to-use and more compact than conventional X-ray spectrometers. The spectral information is particularly valuable for optimising the use of radiation protection gear and improving dosimetry surveillance programs. We also found the device very useful for training purposes to provide awareness and understanding about radiation protection principles among interventional radiology staff.

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