In plain language
This educational review summarizes radiation protection for the fluoroscopy team: time, distance and shielding, aprons, thyroid collars and leaded glasses, dosimetry and training. It reports low use of leaded glasses and dosimeters, but presents no new data.
At a glance
- Type of study
- Narrative review
- Who was studied
- Interventional cardiologists, Interventional radiologists, Orthopedic surgeons, Vascular surgeons, Urologists, Gastroenterologists, Other physicians, Nurses, Radiologic technologists, Mixed lab staff, Patients
- Topics
- Personal protective equipmentRoom shielding and protective devicesDosimetry and monitoringDose reduction techniquesTraining and educationRegulation and policyEye lens and cataractsCancer riskSafety culture and compliancePatient dose
- Summary based on
- a web page
What it found
Mobile rolling shields can reduce effective staff dose by more than 90% when used correctly; ceiling-suspended shields reduce head and neck dose about tenfold.
Key figures: >90%; factor of 10
Leaded eyeglasses are the least worn personal protective equipment (PPE) item despite reducing lens exposure by about 90%.
Key figures: compliance 2.5% to 5%
Up to half of physicians do not wear dosimeters or wear them incorrectly.
Key figures: 50%
Summarizes International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) occupational effective dose limits.
Key figures: 20 mSv/year averaged over 5 years; max 50 mSv/year
A brief educational video reduced median fluoroscopy time.
Key figures: 30% to 50%
Limits to keep in mind
Narrative educational chapter with no original data or systematic search; figures are cited from other studies, and some stated values (e.g., lens limit of 150 mSv) may not reflect the latest guidance.
Related research summaries
- ICRP Draft - Radiological Protection in Fluoroscopically Guided Procedures (Guideline or consensus statement)
- IU Health Handbook of Fluoroscopy Safety (Guideline or consensus statement)
- Safety of Fluoroscopy - StatPearls (2024, Narrative review)
- Radiation protection practices in diagnostic and interventional cardiology: Position paper from Portuguese Association of Interventional Cardiology (2025, Guideline or consensus statement)
- Occupational Protection in Interventional Radiology. A Joint Guideline of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe and the Society of Interventional Radiology (2026, Guideline or consensus statement)
How this summary was made
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Prepared November 5, 2026.