Abstract 180: Some Like it Hot; Radiation Safety in the Catheterization Lab [Session Title: Poster Session AM]

Conclusions: The changes made in imaging equipment and procedures 5 years ago have been largely sustained and have resulted in less frequent radiation outliers. Patient factors (e.g. obesity, prior CABG) complex and multivessel interventions, structural and vascular procedures are potentially frequently associated with excess radiation. Changing default settings and implementing radiation safety practices, including staging where appropriate, can significantly decrease radiation exposure to patients and staff. Cumulative and target organ specific patient doses of radiation should be tracked and more readily accessible in the patient’s medical record.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lawson, W. E., Wilbert, L., Gulino, K., Liakos, M., Mani, A., Kostic, P., Pyo, R. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research