scholarly journals A study on legal and medical dimensions of radiation exposure in neurosurgery clinics in Turkish practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 397
Author(s):  
Abdulkadir Karaarslan ◽  
Fatma Bahar Hacioğlu Kasim ◽  
Numan Karaarslan ◽  
Ozkan Ates
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
International Atomic Energy Agency ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Legal Rights ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Radioactive Substances ◽  
Multicenter Survey ◽  
Effects Of Radiation ◽  
Harmful Effects

Background: In the present study, the first aim was to address the detrimental effects of the fluoroscopy procedure performed by physicians and other health-care professionals in neurosurgery clinics, then to examine precautions that should be taken to avoid harmful effects of radiation and radioactive substances during this process. The second aim was to handle the rights provided for health-care professionals exposed to the radiation in workplaces. Methods: A standardized questionnaire was used for a multicenter survey. Volunteer, intellectual, and cooperative participants (n = 41) were randomly chosen. The survey was prepared considering reports drawn up by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The questions concerning safe and effective fluoroscopy procedure were asked to the participants. The answers received were statistically evaluated. The alpha significance value was accepted as 0.05. Results: Two neurosurgeons only knew the legal rights that they might possess due to the exposure to the radiation or radioactive substances. Conclusion: The survey conducted among the health-care professionals revealed the insufficiency of knowledge about the protection from the radiation exposure or radioactive substances in workplaces. Furthermore, both health-care professionals working in radiology clinics, and those in neurosurgery and other clinics who are likely to be exposed to the radiation or radioactive substances have the rights afforded by the law.

scholarly journals Radiation Injury and Emergency Medicine

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Shen ◽  
Linda Ding ◽  
Kevin O’Connor ◽  
Ameer Elaimy ◽  
Carla Bradford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Acute Injury ◽  
Initial Exposure ◽  
Treatment Management ◽  
Minimize Radiation Exposure ◽  
Effects Of Radiation

The discovery of radiation has led to many advances. Guidelines have been created to minimize radiation exposure and treatment management following both unintentional and intentional exposure. The effects of radiation exposure on specific tissues varies. Tragic consequences can result, ranging from severe, acute injury to long- lasting effects that present years after the initial exposure. In this chapter we provide observations that demonstrate the importance of understanding guidelines to minimize radioactive exposure and the expectations and treatment management following exposure. For the safety and well-being of patients, health care professionals need to remain well-informed to minimize the risks of this tool.

scholarly journals Knowledge and practice of radiation safety among health professionals in Trinidad

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 205031211984824 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Partap ◽  
Ryan Raghunanan ◽  
Kimani White ◽  
Trevor Seepaul
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Image Intensifier ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Formal Training ◽  
Care Providers

Objective: To determine the practices and knowledge of radiation safety measures among health care providers in tertiary institutions in Trinidad. Design & Method: A cross-sectional survey of health care professionals within two public hospitals was conducted using a questionnaire distributed to individuals working in Cardiology, General Surgery, Internal medicine, Orthopaedics, Radiology and Urology who require the use of ionizing radiation machines. The questionnaire comprised of 30 questions divided into five subcategories including demographic data, usage of the ionizing radiation machines, basic knowledge, and attitude towards personal protective equipment as well as radiation exposure measurement. Questionnaire results were tabulated and analysed using Microsoft Excel and Stata v11 with comparative statistical analysis being done using the one-way analysis of variance test. Results: A total of 118 health care professionals participated in this study. The majority (85/118 (72%)) of individuals revealed that they had no formal training regarding safe practices when working with ionizing radiation despite the daily use of the fluoroscopy machines by at least 25% of participants. Individuals who had formal training in the use of ionizing radiation were found to score significantly higher than those without training (p < 0.0001). Participants’ knowledge regarding the proper positioning of the C-arm image intensifier to reduce radiation exposure was low with 46% of individuals providing a correct response. Conclusions: The level of knowledge among the individuals who participate in the operation of ionizing radiation equipment throughout the country is low. The benefit of training in the use of the C-arm image intensifier is highlighted by the revelation that the individuals who had formal training in the use of these machines performed better than those individuals without training. Annual recertification courses should be implemented such that individuals are kept abreast with current changes and reminded of commonly neglected safety practices.

Radiation risk amongst orthopaedic surgeons – Do we know the risk?

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 115-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sushmith R Gowda ◽  
Chris J Mitchell ◽  
Sherif Abouel-Enin ◽  
Charlotte Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Radiation Risk ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Orthopaedic Surgeons ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Medullary Nailing ◽  
Specific Safety ◽  
Effects Of Radiation ◽  
Harmful Effects

Radiation risk amongst orthopaedic surgeons and theatre personnel is increasing with increased use of fluoroscopy imaging. Increased radiation risk has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of malignancies, ocular and thyroid disorders. Very high exposures have been reported in spinal surgery and during intra-medullary nailing. With an increase in modern and percutaneous methods, the use of intra-operative fluoroscopy has increased as well. The aim of this article was to review the available evidence of radiation risk amongst healthcare personnel. A systematic search was carried out in PubMED, CINAHL and Cochrane on intra-operative radiation in trauma and orthopaedic operating room. Inclusion criteria were clinical studies and systematic reviews reporting on radiation exposure, fluoroscopy time and references to specific safety guidelines. This article highlights the safety aspects of radiation protection and harmful effects of radiation during orthopaedic procedures. The responsibility to minimise radiation exposure in operating theatre lies with the team within the operating room.

Knowledge on Pulse Oximetry Among Pediatric Health Care Professionals: A Multicenter Survey

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 126 (3) ◽  
pp. e657-e662 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Fouzas ◽  
P. Politis ◽  
E. Skylogianni ◽  
T. Syriopoulou ◽  
K. N. Priftis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Pulse Oximetry ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Pediatric Health ◽  
Pediatric Health Care ◽  
Multicenter Survey

On the Regulation of Liquid and Airborne Radioactive Discharges of the Industrial Enterprises that do not Use Atomic Energy

2021 ◽  
pp. 88-93
Author(s):  
A.V. Kuryndin ◽  
◽  
A.S. Shapovalov ◽  
N.B. Timofeev ◽  
A.L. Vernik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
International Atomic Energy Agency ◽  
Atomic Energy ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Nuclear Facilities ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Natural Origin ◽  
Radioactive Substances ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Artificial Origin

In accordance with the legislative framework of the system for regulating liquid and airborne discharges of radioactive substances into the environment in force in the Russian Federation, this system is equally designed to regulate discharges of the radionuclides of both artificial and natural origin. The mechanisms of radiological impact of the discharges of natural origin radionuclides on the environment and population do not have any specificity in comparison with the ones of artificial origin radionuclides. Nevertheless, to date, the law enforcement of the Russian system for regulating discharges of the radioactive substances is applied only in relation to the discharges of the radionuclides of artificial origin carried out by nuclear facilities. At the same time, regulation of the discharges of natural origin radionuclides, in accordance with the safety standards of the International Atomic Energy Agency, is the best practice in the field of environmental protection, and the levels of radiation exposure, which characterize such discharges, are not low enough to be neglected. Regulation of the discharges of natural origin radionuclides is provided for in the norms of the European Union and is practically applied in the number of countries of the European Union, where the legislation provides for the regulation of activities, in which the raw materials containing radionuclides of natural origin are used, and the types of economic and other activities subject to this regulation are determined. The Russian system of regulation of discharges of the radioactive substances into the environment is built on the same basic principles and criteria that underlie foreign regulation systems, and which are recommended by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The regulatory and methodological base formed to date in the Russian Federation contains all the required legal mechanisms for the regulation of discharges of the radioactive substances from nuclear facilities, is based on the best international practices and fully complies with the standards of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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