title: Optimizing Radiation Safety in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory: A Practical Approach.
abstract: Reducing radiation exposure during cardiovascular catheterization is of paramount importance for both patient and staff safety. Over the years, advances in equipment and application of radiation safety protocols have significantly reduced patient dose and operator exposure. This review examines the current status of radiation protection in the cardiac and vascular catheterization laboratory and summarizes best practices for minimizing radiation exposure.
authors.affiliation: VA North Texas Healthcare System and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: Georgios
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Christopoulos
authors.affiliation: VA North Texas Healthcare System and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: Lorenza
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Makke
authors.affiliation: VA North Texas Healthcare System and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: Georgios
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Christakopoulos
authors.affiliation: VA North Texas Healthcare System and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kotsia
authors.affiliation: VA North Texas Healthcare System and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: Bavana V
authors.initials: BV
authors.lastname: Rangan
authors.affiliation: VA North Texas Healthcare System and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: Michele
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Roesle
authors.affiliation: VA North Texas Healthcare System and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: Donald
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Haagen
authors.affiliation: VA North Texas Healthcare System and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: Dharam J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Kumbhani
authors.affiliation: Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Charles E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Chambers
authors.affiliation: Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: Samir
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kapadia
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, University of California, San Diego, California.
authors.forename: Ehtisham
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mahmud
authors.affiliation: VA North Texas Healthcare System and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: Subhash
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Banerjee
authors.affiliation: VA North Texas Healthcare System and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: Emmanouil S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Brilakis
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health; D000067393:Personal Protective Equipment; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D000069079:Radiation Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011834:Radiation Monitoring; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000009:adverse effects; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors
keywords: cardiac catheterization; quality improvement; radiation