Radiation Safety
As a peripheral vascular interventionalist, you're more than likely exposed to ionizing radiation day after day, throughout your career.
While the safety risks are not well understood yet, we're here to help raise awareness on radiation safety. We aim to provide resources and steps to potentially minimize the risks to you, your patients and your staff.
Stay informed with these articles and perspectives on this trending topic.
Radiation Safety Article - Overview of Key Terms and Metrics
Endovascular Today | August 2016
This article serves as a quick reference to definitions, acronyms and terminology and provides suggested reading for additional learning.
Radiation Safety and the Female Interventionist
Fewer than 10% of interventional radiology and interventional cardiology trainees are female, compared to 33% in vascular surgery. This article suggests that concerns over exposure to ionizing radiation might be one of the reasons, despite data showing that practicing while pregnant is safe.
Invasive Cardiologists are Exposed to Greater Left Sided Cranial Radiation: The BRAIN Study
JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions | August 2015
This study sought to determine radiation exposure across the cranium of cardiologists.
Brain Tumors, Interventionists, and Radiation: How Real Is the Risk?
Endovascular Today | August 2016
Rebecca M. Marsh, PhD, and Michael Silosky, MS discuss the available scientific knowledge surrounding brain cancer as an occupational hazard for interventionists.
ACCF/AHA/HRS/SCAI Clinical Competence Statement on Physician Knowledge to Optimize Patient Safety and Image Quality in Fluoroscopically Guided Invasive Cardiovascular Procedures
A report on clinical competence and training.
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