174 expert answers on occupational radiation protection for healthcare workers in fluoroscopy environments.
Evidence-based data on occupational radiation risks in interventional procedures.
Interventional cardiologists receive 10x more radiation than diagnostic radiologists
Radioprotection 2025Lifetime cancer rate in interventional cardiologists (3x general population)
SCAI 2023Interventional cardiologists reporting work-related musculoskeletal injuries
SCAI 2023Physicians who don't wear or incorrectly wear radiation dosimeters
Radioprotection 2024Interventional cardiologists with radiation-associated lens opacities
IAEA StudiesBrain tumors in interventional cardiologists occurring on the left side
EuroInterventionPhysicians performing cardiac catheterization, PCI, and structural heart procedures.
Physicians performing vascular interventions, embolization, and image-guided procedures.
Cath lab nurses, radiologic technologists, and imaging professionals.
RSOs responsible for institutional radiation protection programs.
Federal and state radiation safety regulations, from OSHA to state health departments.
ICRP, IAEA, EU directives, and country-specific radiation protection standards.
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