In plain language
A Brazilian narrative review examined how interventional radiology staff protect themselves from fluoroscopy radiation, measured against national safety regulations. The abstract reports no specific results.
At a glance
- Type of study
- Narrative review
- Who was studied
- Mixed lab staff
- Where
- Brazil
- Summary based on
- the abstract
What it found
The review critically analysed the radiation protection methods used by hospital professionals working in interventional radiology with fluoroscopy.
Literature from textbooks and MEDLINE-indexed journals in four languages, 1966 to 2005, was reviewed against Brazilian radiation protection rules (Portaria 453/98 and CNEN NN-3.01).
Key figures: 1966 to 2005
Limits to keep in mind
Narrative literature review with no stated systematic search method or quantitative synthesis, and the abstract reports no specific findings or conclusions.
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How this summary was made
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Prepared November 3, 2026.