Chike-Okeke, Florence MSRS_2024

Title Chike-Okeke, Florence MSRS_2024
Alternative Title Radiation Safety in Cath Labs: A Systematic Review of Past and Current Practices
Creator Chike-Okeke, Florence
Collection Name Master of Radiologic Sciences
Description This systematic review provides a comprehensive analysis of past and current practices surrounding radiation safety in Cath labs, focusing on radiation safety measures and policies, dose monitoring techniques, and strategies for dose optimization
Abstract Radiation exposure in catheterization laboratories (Cath labs) during interventional cardiology procedures poses significant occupational hazards to healthcare professionals and patients alike. This systematic review provides a comprehensive analysis of past and current practices surrounding radiation safety in Cath labs, focusing on radiation safety measures and policies, dose monitoring techniques, and strategies for dose optimization. Through synthesizing evidence from studies conducted over the years, this review offers insights into the historical progression and status of radiation protection practices in Cath labs that involve human, technological, and managerial aspects. Key challenges and opportunities for minimizing radiation risks for healthcare workers and patients are identified and underscore the importance of ongoing innovation, education, and collaboration to optimize radiation dose management in Cath labs and ensure the safe delivery of interventional cardiovascular procedures.
Subject Medicine; Medical personnel; Hazard mitigation
Digital Publisher Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date 2024
Medium Thesis
Type Text
Access Extent 1.1 MB; 67 page pdf
Rights The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights.
Source University Archives Electronic Records: Master of Education. Stewart Library, Weber State University
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Format application/pdf
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Reference URL https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6fqvc1k
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