Clinical Issues-April 2021.
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DOI: 10.1002/aorn.13363
Abstract: Scrubbed team members leaving the OR while x-rays are taken Key words: radiation source exposure, x-ray, distance and shielding, radiation protection devices, inverse square law. Cleaning radiation protection garments and devices Key words: radiation protection,… read more here.
Keywords: radiation; issues april; key words; clinical issues ... See more keywords
Radiation protection for the echocardiographers: “To each their own”
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.28081
Abstract: This article illustrates the effectiveness of targeted radioprotective strategies for the interventional echocardiographer. The reader should recognize the importance of engagement of all team members in the multifaceted process of radiation exposure mitigation. Future efforts/studies… read more here.
Keywords: protection echocardiographers; radiation protection;
Evaluating the principles of radiation protection in diagnostic radiologic examinations: collimation, exposure factors and use of protective equipment for the patients and their companions
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DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.384
Abstract: Producing appropriate diagnostic images along with patient radiation protection is the goal of radiography. Due to the advancements of radiography, concerns about observing the principles of radiation protection exist. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: principles radiation; exposure factors; radiation protection; factors use ... See more keywords
Get Protected! Recommendations for Staff in IR
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DOI: 10.1007/s00270-021-02828-y
Abstract: Evaluation and registration of patient and staff doses are mandatory under the current European legislation, and the occupational dose limits recommended by the ICRP have been adopted by most of the countries in the world.… read more here.
Keywords: radiology; interventional radiology; staff; radiation protection ... See more keywords
Radioactivity Category Determination for Radiation-Protection Concrete in Nuclear Facilities Undergoing Decommissioning
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DOI: 10.1007/s10512-017-0216-1
Abstract: The classification used during the decommissioning of nuclear installations for the activated materials of radiation protection made of concrete is validated. It is shown that in the decommissioning of nuclear installations the category of activated… read more here.
Keywords: concrete; radioactivity category; radiation protection;
Radiation Training, Radiation Protection, and Fluoroscopy Utilization Practices Among US Therapeutic Endoscopists
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-019-05564-z
Abstract: BackgroundFluoroscopy use during ERCP exposes patients and providers to deleterious effects of radiation. Formal training in fluoroscopy/radiation protection is not widely emphasized during therapeutic endoscopy training, and radiation use during GI endoscopy has not previously… read more here.
Keywords: therapeutic endoscopists; radiation; training; fluoroscopy ... See more keywords
Radiation protection by Ex-RAD: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09618-y
Abstract: Protection of normal tissues against ionizing radiation-induced damages is a critical issue in clinical and environmental radiobiology. One of the ways of accomplishing radiation protection is through the use of radioprotectors. In the search for… read more here.
Keywords: protection; rad; systematic review; radiation ... See more keywords
Common strategic research agenda for radiation protection in medicine
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DOI: 10.1007/s13244-016-0538-x
Abstract: AbstractReflecting the change in funding strategies for European research projects, and the goal to jointly improve medical radiation protection through sustainable research efforts, five medical societies involved in the application of ionising radiation (European Association… read more here.
Keywords: medical radiation; medicine; research; radiation ... See more keywords
95. Pre and Post-Operative Radiation Protection in Ru-106 Opthalmic Brachytherapy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2018.04.105
Abstract: Purpose The use of 106Ru plaque was introduced for choroidal melanomas therapy. The aim of this study is workers and public exposure evaluation, in pre and post-operative phase of the treated patient. In particular attenuation… read more here.
Keywords: post operative; exposure; pre post; radiation protection ... See more keywords
Low doses and non‐targeted effects in environmental radiation protection; where are we now and where should we go?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2017.08.029
Abstract: ABSTRACT The field of low dose radiobiology has advanced considerably in the last 30 years from small indications in the 1980's that all was not simple, to a paradigm shift which occurred during the 1990's,… read more here.
Keywords: radiation; radiobiology; non targeted; targeted effects ... See more keywords
EVALUATION OF A NEW RADIATION PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY (CARDIO-TRAP®) IN TRANSRADIAL PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION PROCEDURES
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(17)34754-x
Abstract: Background: Reduced risk of bleeding, reduced hospital stay, and increased comfort has increased the use of the transradial approach for percutaneous coronary procedures. However, risk of increased operator exposure to scatter radiation is a concern,… read more here.
Keywords: new radiation; evaluation new; radiation; protection technology ... See more keywords