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Optimizing Radiation Safety in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Author(s) -
Christopoulos Georgios,
Makke Lorenza,
Christakopoulos Georgios,
Kotsia Anna,
Rangan Bavana V.,
Roesle Michele,
Haagen Donald,
Kumbhani Dharam J.,
Chambers Charles E.,
Kapadia Samir,
Mahmud Ehtisham,
Banerjee Subhash,
Brilakis Emmanouil S.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.25959
Subject(s) - medicine , cardiac catheterization , cath lab , medical physics , cardiology , medical emergency , myocardial infarction , conventional pci
Reducing radiation exposure during cardiovascular catheterization is of paramount importance for both patient and staff safety. Over the years, advances in equipment and application of radiation safety protocols have significantly reduced patient dose and operator exposure. This review examines the current status of radiation protection in the cardiac and vascular catheterization laboratory and summarizes best practices for minimizing radiation exposure. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.