Approaches to estimating radiation exposure to the lens of the eye during interventional procedures
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Presenter: Prof. Eliseo Vano
Date of broadcast: 9 March 2016, 3 pm CET
About the webinar
Radiation dose to the lens of the eye needs to be assessed. Different approaches that take into account the difficulties of additional dosimetric control during clinical work can be considered.
In 2000, the ICRP suggested estimating lens doses from indirect measurements (e.g. personal dosimeter worn over the apron), which in some cases may yield potential inaccuracies. Wearing additional dosimeters near the lens of the eye is another option for better and more accurate dosimetry, but there is difficulty in implementing such dosimeters as part of routine occupational dosimetry. Correlating lens doses and patient doses may be another approach in some interventional procedures, as is continuously registering the level of scatter dose of the X-ray system in a fixed position using electronic dosimeters.
Learning objectives
- To recognize the levels of radiation exposure to the lens of the eye during interventional procedures.
- To describe the various approaches to estimating occupational radiation doses to the lens of the eyes in professionals working at catheterization laboratories.
- To summarize the international recommendations on lens protection and suggest the need for further research on the topic
