Effect of a low-dose interventional x-ray system on radiation exposure in the higher body surface area patient population.

In conclusion, AlluraClarity significantly reduced overall radiation dose, irrespective of BSA. The largest reduction in radiation was seen in patients with the highest BSA, suggesting that obese patients derive the most benefit. To our knowledge, this is the first study to describe this relationship with BSA and AlluraClarity. The Clarity system also substantially reduced radiation dose despite longer fluoroscopy time. PMID: 30948971 [PubMed]
Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) Source Type: research