Radiation risks of high-dose fluoroscopy.
Radiation-induced skin injury is an underdiagnosed, significant complication for patients undergoing fluoroscopy-guided interventional procedures. With proper equipment, fluoroscopic technique, and physician education, patient radiation exposure can be decreased by 75% or more and skin injuries can be minimized.
Timins
J K
JK
Christ Hospital, Jersey City, USA.
Lipoti
J A
JA
D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018570:Risk Assessment