SAGE Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine   /     SCVA June 2017 Podcast: Occupational Radiation Exposure of Anesthesia Providers

Description

Anesthesia providers are frequently exposed to radiation during routine patient care in the operating room and remote anesthetizing locations. Eighty-two percent of anesthesiology residents (n = 57 responders) at our institution had a “high” or “very high” concern about the level of ionizing radiation exposure, and 94% indicated interest in educational materials about radiation safety. This article highlights key learning points related to basic physical principles, effects of ionizing radiation, radiation exposure measurement, occupational dose limits, considerations during pregnancy, sources of exposure, factors affecting occupational exposure such as positioning and shielding, and monitoring. Continued education and awareness of the risks of ionizing radiation and protective strategies will reduce exposure and potential for associated sequelae.   To view the article, click here.

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Anesthesia providers are frequently exposed to radiation during routine patient care in the operating room and remote anesthetizing locations. Eighty-two percent of anesthesiology residents (n = 57 responders) at our institution had a “high” or...
Duration
12:08
Publishing date
2017-06-19 16:00
Link
http://sagecardiology.sage-publications.libsynpro.com/scva-june-2017-podcast-occupational-radiation-exposure-of-anesthesia-providers
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