Prasad Surendranath Dalvie MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Narendra Babu Gutta MBBS, MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Orhan Seref Ozkan MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

John Craig McDermott MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To review radiation risks to healthcare workers and patients during interventional procedures and demonstrate tips and techniques for reducing radiation exposure.

A. Radiation Physics & concept of ALARA B. Side effects of radiation (stochastic & deterministic) C. Radiation monitoring and documentation D. Standard precautions during IR procedures E. Guide to DSA settings and features (knobology) F. Special precautions (pregnancy, pediatric patients, large patient & complex procedures)

This exhibit will review - a. Physics relevant to fluoroscopic and DSA procedures b. Radiation risks from interventional procedures c. Radiation monitoring and documentation d. Standard and special procedures to reduce radiation exposure

Dalvie, P, Gutta, N, Ozkan, O, McDermott, J, Radiation Safety in the Interventional Radiology Suite.  Radiological Society of North America 2013 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, December 1 - December 6, 2013 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2013/13028709.html