A 7‐min video training intervention improves worker short‐term radiation safety behavior during small animal diagnostic radiography

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando P. Freitas ◽  
Niels K. Koehncke ◽  
Cheryl L. Waldner ◽  
Alexandra Belotta ◽  
Joel Lanovaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Small Animal ◽  
Training Intervention ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Safety Behavior ◽  
Video Training ◽  
Diagnostic Radiography

Radiation Safety in Small Animal Radiography

1972 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 147-150
Author(s):  
Lars-Erik Kangstrom ◽  
Albert Kiibus
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Small Animal

RADIATION PROTECTION IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY OF CHILDREN

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1973 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-144
Author(s):  
Herman Grossman ◽  
Donald H. Altman ◽  
David H. Baker ◽  
John L. Gwinn ◽  
John A. Kirkpatrick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Pediatric Radiologist ◽  
Potential Hazard ◽  
General Philosophy ◽  
Chemical Laboratory ◽  
The Past ◽  
Laboratory Investigations ◽  
Diagnostic Radiography

As is readily apparent, the problem of reducing radiation exposure to the pediatric patient encompasses many areas. In the past, more attention has been devoted to the concrete aspects such as refined radiographic equipment and gonadal shielding. Less attention has been devoted to the abstract aspects which involve the general philosophy and disposition of the referring physician and his radiologic consultant. In this regard, it cannot be overstated that close communication with the radiologist is mandatory. The (pediatric) radiologist is constantly aware of the aspects of radiation safety and utilizes this information when he obtains radiographic examinations. There is a tendency to treat radiographic examinations in the same context as clinical and chemical laboratory investigations. Perhaps this attitude stems from the fact that radiographs are often ordered at the same time as these laboratory tests. Such an orientation is dangerous, and it behooves the referring physician and the radiologist to work in cooperation to remedy this situation. Indeed, it is simple to improve radiographic equipment and not too difficult to shield the child; but, it is difficult to formulate a proper attitude regarding radiographic examinations and their potential hazard to the pediatric population. The Committee on Radiology plans to prepare additional recommendations on radiographic examinations to provide more detailed and technical information which should be helpful to pediatricians and other physicians providing care for children.

scholarly journals Radiation safety behavior model for the radiological science departments of Universities in Korea

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pyong Kon Cho ◽  
Yongmin Kim ◽  
Hyonchol Jang ◽  
Yeoryeong Jeon ◽  
Eunok Han
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Behavior Model ◽  
Safety Behavior ◽  
Science Departments

scholarly journals Fundamentals of Medical Radiation Safety: Focus on Reducing Short-Term and Long-Term Harmful Exposures

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Alers ◽  
Philip Salen ◽  
Vikas Yellapu ◽  
Manish Garg ◽  
Charles Bendas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Medical Radiation

The effects of increased endurance training load on biomarkers of heat intolerance during intense exercise in the heat

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 616-624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chin Leong Lim ◽  
David Pyne ◽  
Peggy Horn ◽  
Amelia Kalz ◽  
Philo Saunders ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Necrosis ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Training Load ◽  
Training Intervention ◽  
Intense Exercise ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Volitional Exhaustion ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Necrosis Factor

The effects of increased training (IT) load on plasma concentrations of lipopolysaccharides (LPS), proinflammatory cytokines, and anti-LPS antibodies during exercise in the heat were investigated in 18 male runners, who performed 14 days of normal training (NT) or 14 days of 20% IT load in 2 equal groups. Before (trial 1) and after (trial 2) the training intervention, all subjects ran at 70% maximum oxygen uptake on a treadmill under hot (35 °C) and humid (∼40%) conditions, until core temperature reached 39.5 °C or volitional exhaustion. Venous blood samples were drawn before, after, and 1.5 h after exercise. Plasma LPS concentration after exercise increased by 71% (trial 1, p < 0.05) and 21% (trial 2) in the NT group and by 92% (trial 1, p < 0.01) and 199% (trial 2, p < 0.01) in the IT group. Postintervention plasma LPS concentration was 35% lower before exercise (p < 0.05) and 47% lower during recovery (p < 0.01) in the IT than in the NT group. Anti-LPS IgM concentration during recovery was 35% lower in the IT than in the NT group (p < 0.05). Plasma interleukin (IL)-6 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α concentrations after exercise (IL-6, 3−7 times, p < 0.01, and TNF-α, 33%, p < 0.01) and during recovery (IL-6, 2−4 times, p < 0.05, and TNF-α, 30%, p < 0.01) were higher than at rest within each group. These data suggest that a short-term tolerable increase in training load may protect against developing endotoxemia during exercise in the heat.

Premature guinea pigs: a new paradigm to investigate the late-effects of preterm birth

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Berry ◽  
C. Gray ◽  
K. Wright ◽  
R. Dyson ◽  
I. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Birth ◽  
Animal Models ◽  
Guinea Pigs ◽  
Small Animal ◽  
Large Animal ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Human Infants ◽  
Caesarean Birth ◽  
Large Animal Models

Preterm birth is common and the associated short-term morbidity well described. The adult-onset consequences of preterm birth are less clear, but cardiovascular and metabolic health may be adversely affected. Although large animal models of preterm birth addressing important short-term issues exist, long-term studies are hampered by significant logistical constraints. Current small animal models of prematurity require terminal caesarean section of the mother; both caesarean birth and early maternal care modify offspring adult cardio-metabolic function.We describe a novel method for inducing preterm labour in guinea pigs. With support comparable to that received by moderately preterm human infants, preterm pups are viable. Growth trajectories between preterm and term-born pups differ significantly; between term equivalent age and weaning ex-preterm animals demonstrate increased weight and ponderal index.We believe this novel paradigm will significantly improve our ability to investigate the cardio-metabolic sequelae of preterm birth throughout the life course and into the second generation.

scholarly journals Short-Term Information Technology Training Impact on Research Self-Efficacy of Undergraduate Students at Provincial Cambodian Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
Cheyvuth Seng ◽  
May Kristine Jonson Carlon ◽  
Jeffrey Scott Cross
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Training Intervention ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Before And After ◽  
It Training ◽  
Computer Centers

This paper aims to assess the effectiveness of research self-efficacy short-term information technology (IT) skills training intervention administered to 3rd year and 4th year undergraduate students at three provincial Cambodian universities. The training intervention was conducted at the universities' computer centers where the internet could be accessed. The training lasted three weeks for 60 hours in total and covered topics such as using statistical analysis software, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), and referencing software. The participants were 461 undergraduate students at universities during the 2018 academic year. The survey method used for this study was based on the “Research Self-Efficacy Scale” by Phillips and Russell (1994), which was administered before and after the training. The research used descriptive statistics and paired sample t-test for data analysis. The findings of the study revealed that the participants’ research self-efficacy perceptions increased after conducting the intervention. The results showed that there was a significant increase in mean score after intervention based upon a 5-point scale from 2.10 (SD = 0.68) before the intervention to 3.57 (SD = 0.54) afterward. These findings suggest that IT training intervention is beneficial for undergraduate students at provincial universities in Cambodia resulting in an improvement in research self-efficacy.

scholarly journals Non-support for trainability of teammate recognition based on movement perception?

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Kylie Ann Steel
Keyword(s):  
Visual Cues ◽  
Biological Motion ◽  
Recognition Accuracy ◽  
Gait Recognition ◽  
Training Intervention ◽  
Successful Performance ◽  
Movement Perception ◽  
Video Training ◽  
Water Polo ◽  
Perceptual Ability

Accurate decisions are essential for successful performance in visually and temporally constrained sports environments such as water-polo. Visual cues (uniform and facial) can be obscured by other factors such as splash, or partial submersion, thus leading to misclassification of others as teammates and lost scoring affordances. Research suggests that similar to land gait recognition, swimming gait is also distinguishable from temporally occluded visual stimuli, thus allowing teammate recognition. This research demonstrates that while individuals have good perceptual ability it is rarely performed at a 100% rate. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess whether teammate recognition accuracy can be enhanced using a video-based training paradigm and, which factors affect this ability. N=12 females (Mage = 18.75yrs ± 2.5) completed a two-week video training intervention. Statistical analysis demonstrated that participant’s performance didn't change significantly after training (kick: p=0.814; stroke: p=0.939), nor was their ability dependant on experience in water-polo (kick: p=0.141; stroke: p= 0.169), skill level (kick: p=0.715; stroke: p=0.287), or training adherence (kick; p=0.536; stroke p=0.797). While some research suggests that recognition based on biological motion is trainable it was not corroborated in this study and thus requires further investigation as to the mechanisms that contribute to improvement.

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