Mindy Licurse MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Tessa S. Cook MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this educational exhibit is to demonstrate the use of an online quiz module to debunk a variety of myths regarding exposure to ionizing radiation from medical imaging. Upon completing the module, the participant will: Understand the different types of radiation effects Differentiate between theoretical risk model data and lack of real epidemiologic data Explain the relative risks of radiation for common radiologic exams Define the appropriate application of radiation protection strategies Understand the principles of ALARA, ImageWiselyⓇ and ImageGentlyⓇ

Radiation Effects Stochastic Non-stochastic Hereditary Risk of cancer Most common cancers related to radiation exposure Theoretical risk models Effective dose Relative radiation risk for common radiologic exams Non-ionizing radiation modalities Ionizing radiation modalities Interventional radiology & fluoroscopy Radiation protection strategies Shields Lead aprons “Low-dose” protocols ALARA ImageGentlyⓇ ImageWiselyⓇ Common myths about radiation exposure “Radiation is universally dangerous” “Radiation exposure makes you radioactive” “Radiation causes sterility”

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Licurse, M, Cook, T, Myths Busted—Debunking Common Fallacies Surrounding Exposure to Ionizing Radiation from Medical Imaging .  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14016491.html