Abstract
Aim and objectives
The aim of the study is to assess the average radiation doses recorded per procedure in Ain Shams University Hospital pediatric cath lab to set benchmarks of radiation exposure in our institute.
Patients and Methods
The study included 198 patients who presented to Ain Shams cardiac pediatric cath lab who undergone interventional (BPV, BAV, ASD device closure, VSD device closure, PDA coil/device closure, Coarctation Stent/balloon) and diagnostic (Hemodynamics study, Diagnostic cath) heart catheterization. Radiation doses were measured without any interference with the operator’s preferences.
Results
Radiation dosages were measured in total AirKerma, Dose area product (DAP), and fluoroscopy time to set the benchmarks for radiation exposure in our institute per procedure. VSD device closure showed the highest radiation exposure followed by Coarctation stenting.
Lowest radiation dosage was in PDA coil closure followed by ASD device closure then BPV.
Conclusion
Benchmarks for radiation exposure per procedure in pediatric cath lab in our institute were set and compared to each other.
Genomic‐derived radiation dosage improves prediction of outcomes
