Recommendations From the Blue Ribbon Panel on Fluoroscopy Safety

Key Points

• Fluoroscopy safety guidelines improve patient and practitioner protection from radiation exposure, emphasizing safe practices and protocols.
• The recommendations suggest implementing standardized protocols to minimize risks associated with fluoroscopy procedures.
• Assessment of current practices identifies gaps in safety measures, highlighting the need for targeted intervention strategies.
• Enhancing fluoroscopy safety may reduce adverse events, suggesting a critical need for updated training and awareness among healthcare professionals.