Absorbed dose in the operator ’s brain in interventional radiology practices: evaluation through KAP value conversion factors

Concern over the possible long term effects of protracted exposure to ionizing radiation of the operator head ’s during interventional procedures was recently raised, after some publications revealed an increased mortality rate in physicians performing interventional radiology and cardiology procedures [1–3]. Notwithstanding that epidemiological studies have yet to confirm this [4,5], a better knowledge of the exposure conditions of the operator brain during such medical procedures is fundamental to guarantee proper radiation protection strategies.

Source: Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics - July 17, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Paolo Ferrari, Zoran Jovanovic, Elena Bakhanova, Frank Becker, Dragana Krstic, Jan Jansen, Sara Principi, Pedro Teles, Isabelle Clairand, Željka Knezevic Tags: Original paper Source Type: research