Key result
Radiation exposure to anaesthetists over 6 months was 2.32 mSv in the cardiac catheterisation suite and 0.28 mSv for ERCP, both well below the maximum recommended exposure of 20 mSv per year.
Why the study?
What is the level of radiation exposure to anaesthetists during interventional radiological procedures in the ERCP suite and cardiac catheterisation laboratory, and does it exceed safety guidelines?
Population
Anaesthetists involved in interventional radiological procedures over a 6-month period.
Comparison
Involvement in cardiac catheterisation… vs Involvement in endoscopic retrograde…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Reassures low occupational exposure for anaesthetists in these suites; extends single-center data but leaves open multicenter confirmation.
Observational (n=1,344)
What is the level of radiation exposure to anaesthetists during interventional radiological procedures in the ERCP suite and cardiac catheterisation laboratory, and does it exceed safety guidelines?
Absolute Event Rate: 2.32% vs 0.28%
Radiation exposure to anaesthetists during interventional radiological procedures, including in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory, remains well below the maximum recommended annual safety limits.
Ismail et al. (2009) conducted an observational in Radiation exposure (n=1,344). Cardiac catheterisation procedures vs. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures was evaluated on Combined net radiation exposure over 6 months (mSv). Radiation exposure to anaesthetists over 6 months was 2.32 mSv in the cardiac catheterisation suite and 0.28 mSv for ERCP, both well below the maximum recommended exposure of 20 mSv per year.
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