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Radiation hazards to vascular surgeon and scrub nurse in mobile fluoroscopy equipped hybrid vascular room
Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research ; : 156-163, 2017.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-226733
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

The aim of the present study was to identify the radiation hazards to vascular surgeons and scrub nurses working in mobile fluoroscopy equipped hybrid vascular operation rooms; additionally, to estimate cumulative cancer risk due to certain exposure dosages.

METHODS:

The study was conducted prospectively in 71 patients (53 men and 18 women) who had undergone vascular intervention at our hybrid vascular theater for 6 months. OEC 9900 fluoroscopy was used as mobile C-arm. Exposure dose (ED) was measured by attaching optically stimulated luminescence at in and outside of the radiation protectors. To measure X-ray scatter with the anthropomorphic phantom model, the dose was measured at 3 distances (20, 50, 100 cm) and 3 angles (horizontal, upward 45°, downward 45°) using a personal gamma radiation dosimeter, Ecotest CARD DKG-21, for 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes.

RESULTS:

Lifetime attributable risk of cancer was estimated using the approach of the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation report VII. The 6-month ED of vascular surgeons and scrub nurses were 3.85, 1.31 mSv, respectively. The attenuation rate of lead apron, neck protector and goggle were 74.6%, 60.6%, and 70.1%, respectively. All cancer incidences among surgeons and scrub nurses correspond to 2,355 and 795 per 100,000 persons. The 10-minute dose at 100-cm distance was 0.004 mSv at horizontal, 0.009 mSv at downward 45°, 0.003 mSv at upward 45°.

CONCLUSION:

Although yearly radiation hazards for vascular surgeons and scrub nurses are still within safety guidelines, protection principles can never be too stringent when aiming to minimize the cumulative harmful effects.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Radiation, Ionizing / Fluoroscopy / Incidence / Prospective Studies / Luminescence / Surgeons / Gamma Rays / Neck Type of study: Incidence study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research Year: 2017 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Radiation, Ionizing / Fluoroscopy / Incidence / Prospective Studies / Luminescence / Surgeons / Gamma Rays / Neck Type of study: Incidence study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research Year: 2017 Type: Article