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Shading operators from the Gray: Are novel radiation barriers or changing physician behaviors the best next step?
Author(s) -
Vincent Logan L.,
Dean Larry S.
Publication year - 2020
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.28681
Subject(s) - medicine , radiation exposure , radiation protection , operator (biology) , gray (unit) , radiation , radiation dose , medical physics , shield , radiology , nuclear medicine , optics , biochemistry , chemistry , physics , repressor , transcription factor , gene , petrology , geology
Key Points Lead barriers to reduce operator radiation exposure in the catheterization laboratory are effective. This study of a novel vertical radiation shield suggests significant reduction in operator radiation exposure when used in addition to standard protection methods. Although additional barriers may help reduce radiation exposure, further education and training of operators in radiation safety may be as effective and perhaps more effective than additional barriers.