Occupational Radiation Exposure during Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography and Usefulness of Radiation Protective Curtains
Joint Authors
Chayama, Kazuaki
Minami, Tomoyuki
Sasaki, Tamito
Serikawa, Masahiro
Kamigaki, Michihiro
Yukutake, Masanobu
Ishigaki, Takashi
Ishii, Yasutaka
Mouri, Teruo
Yoshimi, Satoshi
Shimizu, Akinori
Tsuboi, Tomofumi
Kurihara, Keisuke
Tatsukawa, Yumiko
Miyaki, Eisuke
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To evaluate the effectiveness of radiation protective curtains in reducing the occupational radiation exposure of medical personnel.
Methods.
We studied medical staff members who had assisted in 80 consecutive therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures.
Use of radiation protective curtains mounted to the X-ray tube was determined randomly for each procedure, and radiation doses were measured with electronic pocket dosimeters placed outside the protective apron.
Results.
When protective curtains were not used, the mean radiation doses to endoscopists, first assistants, second assistants, and nurses were 340.9, 27.5, 45.3, and 33.1 µSv, respectively; doses decreased to 42.6, 4.2, 13.1, and 10.6 µSv, respectively, when protective curtains were used (P<0.01).
When the patient had to be restrained during ERCP (n=8), the radiation dose to second assistants without protective curtains increased by a factor of 9.95 (P<0.01) relative to cases in which restraint was not required.
Conclusions.
During ERCP, not only endoscopists, but also assistants and nurses were exposed to high doses of radiation.
Radiation exposure to staff members during ERCP was reduced with the use of protective curtains.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Minami, Tomoyuki& Sasaki, Tamito& Serikawa, Masahiro& Kamigaki, Michihiro& Yukutake, Masanobu& Ishigaki, Takashi…[et al.]. 2014. Occupational Radiation Exposure during Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography and Usefulness of Radiation Protective Curtains. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Minami, Tomoyuki…[et al.]. Occupational Radiation Exposure during Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography and Usefulness of Radiation Protective Curtains. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Minami, Tomoyuki& Sasaki, Tamito& Serikawa, Masahiro& Kamigaki, Michihiro& Yukutake, Masanobu& Ishigaki, Takashi…[et al.]. Occupational Radiation Exposure during Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography and Usefulness of Radiation Protective Curtains. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1035910
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1035910