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Relative response of dosimeters to variations in scattered X-ray energy spectra encountered in interventional radiology
…radiation in interventional radiology, thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) and electronic dosimeters read within 10% across energies. Real-time diode detectors over-read by 10 to 25%, and dedicated…
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Estimating effective dose using non-lead protective aprons and a single dosimeter method
…an equation to estimate effective dose from a single dosimeter worn over non-lead aprons. It slightly overestimated dose at most, and a thyroid collar lowered estimated dose by 17%-30%.
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Evaluation of a New Real-Time Dosimeter Sensor for Interventional Radiology Staff
…tests in Japan, the newer RaySafe i3 real-time staff dosimeter performed as well as or better than the older i2, with better angle response and no backscatter artifact. This is a device-performance…
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Operator Radiation and the Efficacy of Ceiling-Suspended Lead Screen Shielding during Coronary Angiography: An Anthropomorphic Phantom Study Using Real-Time Dosimeters
In a phantom study of coronary angiography, a ceiling-suspended lead screen positioned close to the primary operator, used with table-side shielding, cut measured dose rates by about 94% for the…
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100 years of Personal Badge Radiation Doses in a Cohort of U.S. Radiologic Technologists: Expanded and Updated Reconstruction, 1916-2020
In a reconstruction of badge doses for 110,374 US radiologic technologists from 1916 to 2020, mean cumulative dose was 79 mSv. Technologists assisting more often with fluoroscopically guided…
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Radiation Exposure during Fluoroscopic Guided Direct Anterior Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty
…fluoroscopy time averaged under a minute and the surgeon's dosimeter recorded 10 mrem in total, suggesting low occupational exposure with a standard protocol in this setting.
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Radiation Realities: Radiation Safety Practices and Awareness Among Interventional Echocardiographers in the United States
…of 69 interventional echocardiographers, many reported no dosimeter, no training, unknown personal dose and insufficient shielding, and most had reproductive health concerns. These are self-reported…
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Effectiveness of a lead cap in radiation protection of the head in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory
…interventional cardiologist tracked over 1,282 procedures, dosimeters suggested a lead cap lowered measured head dose more than a ceiling shield alone, and the wearer found it comfortable. This is a…
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Occupational radiation exposure and radiation protection practices in interventional radiology and cardiology: A multicenter study in France
…the 20 mSv/year eye lens limit, and eye protection and dosimeter use were inconsistent.
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Occupational Radiological Protection in Interventional Procedures, ICRP PUBLICATION 139
…fluoroscopy teams recommends a full protection programme: two-dosimeter monitoring, eye lens and extremity dose assessment, aprons, ceiling shields, eyewear, garment testing, training and audits. It…
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Occupational Dose Reduction In Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory: A Randomised Trial Using A Shield Drape Placed On The Patient
…and 31% lower maximum scatter dose. These are dosimeter readings, not health outcomes.
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Occupational Radiation Safety among Healthcare Professionals: A Multi-Setting Study in Jordan
…radiation safety knowledge was 46%. Most reported wearing dosimeters, but only 58% reported consistently using gloves, eyewear and thyroid collars.
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Head and Neck Radiation Dose and Radiation Safety for Interventional Physicians
…a radioabsorbent cap lowered brain dose by 3.3%. Collar dosimeter readings can help estimate head and neck dose.
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Direct and indirect assessment: comparison of different methods to estimate staff equivalent dose to the lens during different interventional procedures
In 41 physicians, chest dosimeter readings gave reasonable and mostly conservative estimates of eye lens dose in cardiac and electrophysiology procedures. They often underestimated lens dose in…
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Radiation safety compliance awareness among healthcare workers exposed to ionizing radiation
…inadequate protective practice, with many never using dosimeters or thyroid collars. Prior training was associated with better scores.
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Analysis of abnormal results in personal dose monitoring of radiation workers in Beijing, China from 2021 to 2025
…most readings above the investigation level reflected dosimeter misuse rather than real exposure. Among the 46 confirmed exposures, interventional radiology staff had the highest share and largest…
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Neurointerventionalist and Patient Radiation Doses in Endovascular Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke
…more fluoroscopy time and more passes. These are dosimeter readings, not health outcomes.
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Impact of the ICRU/ICRP proposal on operational quantities during interventional procedures: Investigation through spectral measurements
…skin and eye lens quantities barely change. This affects dosimeter calibration, not actual staff exposure.
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Reducing radiation exposure during procedures performed in the electrophysiology laboratory
…in procedure radiation dose and near-zero median quarterly dosimeter readings for EP staff over four years.
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Investigating Medical Radiation Awareness of Saudi Arabian Cardiologists in Catheterization Labs:
…was weak, and nearly a third did not consistently check dosimeter readings.
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