Key result
Annual occupational radiation exposure averages under 2 mSv for ~80% of interventional cardiology workers.
Why the study?
Occupational exposure to ionizing radiation in interventional cardiology practices in Bangladesh over a 5-year period had not been assessed and analyzed.
What is the occupational exposure to ionizing radiation among interventional cardiology workers in Bangladesh?
Population
About 100 interventional cardiology workers per year in big hospitals in Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Comparison
Occupational radiation exposure levels over time
Design
Observational monitoring study using Harshaw Thermoluminescent Dosimeters
Follow-up
5 years (2010-2014)
Authors
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Supports ongoing TLD monitoring in cath labs; leaves open whether trends generalize beyond this observational cohort.
Observational (n=100)
Yes
What is the occupational exposure to ionizing radiation among interventional cardiology workers in Bangladesh?
Occupational radiation exposure in interventional cardiology practices in Bangladesh is generally within safe limits, though optimization is needed due to variations in maximum individual doses.
Rahman et al. (2016) conducted an observational in Occupational radiation exposure (n=100). Ionizing radiation was evaluated on Annual effective dose of occupational radiation. Occupational exposure to ionizing radiation in interventional cardiology workers averaged <2 mSv annually for ~80% of workers, with none exceeding 50 mSv in a single year.
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