Radiation Safety Knowledge and Perceptions among Residents

Sadigh, Gelareh; Khan, Ramsha; Kassin, Michael; Applegate, Kimberly E.

doi:10.1016/j.acra.2014.01.016

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“… 8 It is therefore imperative that health professionals working with ionising radiation are adequately informed and trained on the dangers associated with using this modality, so they can protect themselves better. 9 …”

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“…It is concerning that interventional cardiologists need to make decisions about radiation use for their patients and protection for themselves with the level of training they receive in radiobiology and radiation physics. 9 The required knowledge level may be effectively achieved by incorporating changes in their training curriculum and in on-going continued medical education (CME) programmes, as is evidenced by radiology training programmes. 1 …”

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Perceptions of radiation safety training among interventionalists in South Africa

Rose

Rae

2017

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SummaryExposure to ionising radiation may have deterministic and stochastic health effects, which include skin changes, chromosomal aberrations, cataracts and carcinomas. Formalised training in radiation safety and protection improves knowledge on the subject and facilitates greater compliance in safety practices. This qualitative study included 54 interventionalists (adult and paediatric cardiologists, and interventional radiologists). The participants were purposively selected and interviewed to explore their perceptions about radiation safety. A thematic analysis of the transcripts was done using a deductive and inductive approach. Findings showed participating cardiologists had less knowledge about radiation safety than participating radiologists. Cardiologists reported little or no formal training on radiation safety and did not display a culture of radiation safety. There was no consensus on how the training gap should be addressed. There is a perceived need to change and enhance the radiation safety culture among interventionists, and the participants proffered some ideas. These included the need for re-curricularisation of cardiologists’ training to create awareness of radiation safety practices.

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Perceptions of radiation safety training among interventionalists in South Africa

Rose

Rae

2017

CVJA

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“…Research in the postgraduate population has found that there is often limited focus on radiation safety and radiation protection within training programmes and have highlighted the importance of increased education initiatives in this area, both within radiology and other specialities[87]. Teaching of radiology at an undergraduate level and delivery of dedicated radiation protection education improves student’s awareness.…”

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Computed tomography and patient risk: Facts, perceptions and uncertainties

Power¹,

Moloney²,

Twomey³

et al. 2016

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Since its introduction in the 1970s, computed tomography (CT) has revolutionized diagnostic decision-making. One of the major concerns associated with the widespread use of CT is the associated increased radiation exposure incurred by patients. The link between ionizing radiation and the subsequent development of neoplasia has been largely based on extrapolating data from studies of survivors of the atomic bombs dropped in Japan in 1945 and on assessments of the increased relative risk of neoplasia in those occupationally exposed to radiation within the nuclear industry. However, the association between exposure to low-dose radiation from diagnostic imaging examinations and oncogenesis remains unclear. With improved technology, significant advances have already been achieved with regards to radiation dose reduction. There are several dose optimization strategies available that may be readily employed including omitting unnecessary images at the ends of acquired series, minimizing the number of phases acquired, and the use of automated exposure control as opposed to fixed tube current techniques. In addition, new image reconstruction techniques that reduce radiation dose have been developed in recent years with promising results. These techniques use iterative reconstruction algorithms to attain diagnostic quality images with reduced image noise at lower radiation doses.

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“…2–4 This fact is combined with a suboptimal amount of health care provider knowledge about the evaluation and care of victims as supported by several previous studies. 5,6 …”

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Emergency Department Management of Patients Internally Contaminated with Radioactive Material

Kazzi

Buzzell

Bertelli

et al. 2015

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

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SUMMARY Internal contamination with radioactive material can expose patients to radiation leading to short- and long-term clinical consequences. After the patient’s emergency conditions are addressed and the skin is decontaminated, the treating physicians assess the amount of radioactive material that has been internalized. This evaluation allows the estimation of the radiation dose that is delivered the specific radionuclide inside the body and supports the need for additional therapies and monitoring. These complex assessments warrant the reliance on a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates local, regional, and national experts in radiation medicine and emergencies.

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Radiation Safety Knowledge and Perceptions among Residents

Cited by 56 publications

References 30 publications

Perceptions of radiation safety training among interventionalists in South Africa

Perceptions of radiation safety training among interventionalists in South Africa

Computed tomography and patient risk: Facts, perceptions and uncertainties

Emergency Department Management of Patients Internally Contaminated with Radioactive Material

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