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Stephen Balter - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Radiation safety program for the cardiac catheterization laboratory
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, 2011Co-Authors: Charles E Chambers, Stephen Balter, Kenneth A Fetterly, Ralf J Holzer, Peijan Paul Lin, James C Blankenship, Warren K LaskeyAbstract:The Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions present a practical approach to assist cardiac catheterization laboratories in establishing a Radiation safety program. The importance of this program is emphasized by the appropriate concerns for the increasing use of ionizing Radiation in medical imaging, and its potential adverse effects. An overview of the assessment of Radiation dose is provided with a review of basic terminology for dose management. The components of a Radiation safety program include essential Personnel, Radiation Monitoring, protective shielding, imaging equipment, and training/education. A procedure based review of Radiation dose management is described including pre-procedure, procedure and post-procedure best practice recommendations. Specific Radiation safety considerations are discussed including women and fluoroscopic procedures as well as patients with congenital and structural heart disease. © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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guidelines for Personnel Radiation Monitoring in the cardiac catheterization laboratory
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis, 1993Co-Authors: Stephen BalterAbstract:The Laboratory Performance Standards Committee of the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions has devised guidelines to inform catheterization laboratory Personnel about appropriate Radiation Monitoring and protection. A personal Monitoring dosimeter must be placed over any Radiation protective garments on the collar near the thyroid. A second dosimeter, worn at the waist level under any Radiation protective garments, is mandatory for any declared pregnant workers exposed to Radiation. This dosimeter is recommended, but not required, for all Personnel in the catheterization laboratory. The limit for whole body Radiation exposure is stated in terms of the effective dose equivalent (EDE). Different formulas are used for calculating the EDE, depending on the number of dosimeters worn simultaneously by the individual. Finger dosimeters should be worn by Personnel whose hands are likely to be directly exposed to the x-ray beam. Initial and periodic training in Radiation protection is a part of good laboratory practice. © 1993 Wlley-Liss, Inc
Warren K Laskey - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Radiation safety program for the cardiac catheterization laboratory
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, 2011Co-Authors: Charles E Chambers, Stephen Balter, Kenneth A Fetterly, Ralf J Holzer, Peijan Paul Lin, James C Blankenship, Warren K LaskeyAbstract:The Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions present a practical approach to assist cardiac catheterization laboratories in establishing a Radiation safety program. The importance of this program is emphasized by the appropriate concerns for the increasing use of ionizing Radiation in medical imaging, and its potential adverse effects. An overview of the assessment of Radiation dose is provided with a review of basic terminology for dose management. The components of a Radiation safety program include essential Personnel, Radiation Monitoring, protective shielding, imaging equipment, and training/education. A procedure based review of Radiation dose management is described including pre-procedure, procedure and post-procedure best practice recommendations. Specific Radiation safety considerations are discussed including women and fluoroscopic procedures as well as patients with congenital and structural heart disease. © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Charles E Chambers - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Radiation safety program for the cardiac catheterization laboratory
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, 2011Co-Authors: Charles E Chambers, Stephen Balter, Kenneth A Fetterly, Ralf J Holzer, Peijan Paul Lin, James C Blankenship, Warren K LaskeyAbstract:The Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions present a practical approach to assist cardiac catheterization laboratories in establishing a Radiation safety program. The importance of this program is emphasized by the appropriate concerns for the increasing use of ionizing Radiation in medical imaging, and its potential adverse effects. An overview of the assessment of Radiation dose is provided with a review of basic terminology for dose management. The components of a Radiation safety program include essential Personnel, Radiation Monitoring, protective shielding, imaging equipment, and training/education. A procedure based review of Radiation dose management is described including pre-procedure, procedure and post-procedure best practice recommendations. Specific Radiation safety considerations are discussed including women and fluoroscopic procedures as well as patients with congenital and structural heart disease. © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
James C Blankenship - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Radiation safety program for the cardiac catheterization laboratory
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, 2011Co-Authors: Charles E Chambers, Stephen Balter, Kenneth A Fetterly, Ralf J Holzer, Peijan Paul Lin, James C Blankenship, Warren K LaskeyAbstract:The Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions present a practical approach to assist cardiac catheterization laboratories in establishing a Radiation safety program. The importance of this program is emphasized by the appropriate concerns for the increasing use of ionizing Radiation in medical imaging, and its potential adverse effects. An overview of the assessment of Radiation dose is provided with a review of basic terminology for dose management. The components of a Radiation safety program include essential Personnel, Radiation Monitoring, protective shielding, imaging equipment, and training/education. A procedure based review of Radiation dose management is described including pre-procedure, procedure and post-procedure best practice recommendations. Specific Radiation safety considerations are discussed including women and fluoroscopic procedures as well as patients with congenital and structural heart disease. © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Kenneth A Fetterly - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Radiation safety program for the cardiac catheterization laboratory
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, 2011Co-Authors: Charles E Chambers, Stephen Balter, Kenneth A Fetterly, Ralf J Holzer, Peijan Paul Lin, James C Blankenship, Warren K LaskeyAbstract:The Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions present a practical approach to assist cardiac catheterization laboratories in establishing a Radiation safety program. The importance of this program is emphasized by the appropriate concerns for the increasing use of ionizing Radiation in medical imaging, and its potential adverse effects. An overview of the assessment of Radiation dose is provided with a review of basic terminology for dose management. The components of a Radiation safety program include essential Personnel, Radiation Monitoring, protective shielding, imaging equipment, and training/education. A procedure based review of Radiation dose management is described including pre-procedure, procedure and post-procedure best practice recommendations. Specific Radiation safety considerations are discussed including women and fluoroscopic procedures as well as patients with congenital and structural heart disease. © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.