Advances in equipment and radiation safety protocols have significantly reduced patient dose and operator exposure during cardiovascular catheterization.
How can radiation exposure be minimized for patients and staff in the cardiac catheterization laboratory?
This review summarizes best practices and equipment advances for minimizing radiation exposure to patients and staff in the catheterization laboratory.
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.
Christopoulos et al. (Tue,) conducted a review in Radiation exposure during cardiovascular catheterization. Radiation safety protocols and equipment advances was evaluated. Advances in equipment and radiation safety protocols have significantly reduced patient dose and operator exposure during cardiovascular catheterization.
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