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: Badawy MK, Witkowski CJ, Baldoni R, Carrion D, Yildirim E Tags: Radiologia Source Type: research
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