Radiation dose during fluoroscopically guided central venous access device insertion: retrospective observational study.

CONCLUSION: The patient effective dose was estimated to be 0.1-0.22 mSv depending on the fluoroscopic pulse rate utilised during CVAD insertions. Additionally, The radiologist, nurse and radiographer whole body and lens exposure was estimated in a simulated setting. In all cases, there was a statistically significant dose reduction when the lower fluoroscopic pulse rate was used. Thus, where possible, consideration should be given to utilising a lower pulse rate during CVAD insertions to reduce the exposure to both staff and patients. PMID: 32279868 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Radiologia - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Radiologia Source Type: research