1) Understand key aspects of radiobiology and technology that influence tissue reactions. 2) Understand guidelines for radiation management before, during, and after a procedure. 3) Understand the applicability of QA/QI processes to high-dose interventional procedures.
Fluoroscopically guided interventional procedures offer patients both clinical and economic benefits. Radiation-induced tissue reactions continue to be an uncommon side-effect of these procedures. Radiogenic tissue reactions should never come as a surprise to either the operator or the patient. A tissue reaction cannot always be avoided, but its magnitude can usually be minimized. Minimizing the likelihood and severity of reactions such as skin injuries requires appropriate action before, during, and after each procedure. This presentation reviews key elements of radiobiology, technology, operational guidelines, and administrative tools for interventional radiation management.
Balter, S,
High/Substantial Dose Patient Management. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14019844.html
