title: Influences of audible radiation-monitors or radiopaque-pads on operator and patient dose.
abstract: Real-time awareness of their own radiation exposure reduced operator irradiation. The use of radiopaque pads did not significantly reduce operator irradiation. Real or perceived measures that reduce operator risk may bias clinical decisions toward "more complete" procedures and increase patient dose.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Radiology and Medicine, Columbia University, New York City.
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Balter
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011834:Radiation Monitoring; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D016896:Treatment Outcome