Physican and patient exposure during cardiac catheterization. [X-ray exposure from fluoroscope]

Journal Article · Sat Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1978 · Circulation; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1161/01.CIR.58.1.134· OSTI ID:6751908

Rueter, F G

A survey of the literature was conducted to establish the anticipated ranges of exposures to both physicians and patients during cardiac catheterization. A brief explanation of a technique for using time-lapse photography and a computer model for exposure calculation is presented. The thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) results used as controls for exposure values calculated by the developed technique are presented in detail. Physician eye exposures of approximately 20 mR per cardiac catheterization procedure were measured, which would suggest a limit of five procedures per week for physicians. The average patient skin entrance exposure of 28 R is high, as is the 12 mR gonadal exposure; however, they are accepted because of the possible benefits of the procedure.

• Research Organization: Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD
• OSTI ID: 6751908
• Journal Information: Circulation; (United States), Journal Name: Circulation; (United States) Vol. 58:1; ISSN CIRCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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