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performed has increased manifold,
dequate radiation protection
and with it the quantum of radiation
for medical professionals
exposure medical professionals are
involved in image guided
being exposed to. Statistics reveal
surgical procedures is vital
a significant increase in radiation
to limit damage to healthy
induced cancer incidences amongst
tissues due to extended exposure to
ionising radiation. Optimising protection medical professionals due to inadequate
radiation protection measures.
against ionising radiation requires a
team commitment and understanding
One of the
of the various
biggest
radiation
challenges
protection
One
of
the
biggest
is awareness
options
available like
challenges is awareness on the need
of adequate
aprons, shields,
on
the
need
of
adequate
radiation
eye wear
radiation protection
protection
and gloves
measures
specifically
measures
for
medical
for medical
designed
professionals. This can
professionals.
for medical
This can
professionals
be
resolved
through
be resolved
who are
concerted
efforts
between
through
exposed
concerted
to ionising
regulatory
agencies,
medical
efforts between
radiation
institutions
and
key
opinion
regulatory
for extended
agencies,
durations.
leaders
medical
institutions and
The use of
key opinion
radiation
leaders
in
conjunction
with
industry to
protection aprons alone might not be
educate medical professionals across
enough since the eyes and the hands are
the country on the deterministic and
being exposed constantly to scattered
stochastic effects of radiation exposure.
radiation and sometimes the hands are
There is adequate requirement of
exposed to the direct x-ray beam. The
radiation protection to prevent severe
use of radiation protection eyewear and
health problems for both patients and
gloves are there essential for adequate
medical professionals as any exposure
protection.
to ionizing radiation carries a risk of
causing cancer and affects the tissues
All across the world, the number
which lead to hair loss and cataracts.
of image guided procedures being
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