Occupational Exposure of the Eye Lens in Interventional Procedures: How to Assess and Manage Radiation Dose.
- Ciraj-Bjelac O Vinca Institute of Nuclear Science, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia. Electronic address: ociraj@vinca.rs.
- Carinou E Greek Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), Attiki, Greece.
- Ferrari P ENEA-Radiation Protection Institute, Bologna, Italy.
- Gingaume M Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain.
- Merce MS Institute of Radiation Physics, University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV); University Hospital of Geneva (HUG), Switzerland.
- O'Connor U Department of Medical Physics & Bioengineering, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
- 2016-09-20
Published in:
- Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR. - 2016
Eye lens
fluoroscopy
interventional procedures
occupational exposure
radiation dose
Eye Protective Devices
Female
Humans
Lens, Crystalline
Male
Occupational Exposure
Radiation Dosage
Radiation Protection
Radiography, Interventional
Radiometry
English
Occupational exposure from interventional x-ray procedures is one of the areas in which increased eye lens exposure may occur. Accurate dosimetry is an important element to investigate the correlation of observed radiation effects with radiation dose, to verify the compliance with regulatory dose limits, and to optimize radiation protection practice. The objective of this work is to review eye lens dose levels in clinical practice that may occur from the use of ionizing radiation. The use of a dedicated eye lens dosimeter is the recommended methodology; however, in practice it cannot always be easily implemented. Alternatively, the eye lens dose could be assessed from measurements of other dosimetric quantities or other indirect parameters, such as patient dose. The practical implementation of monitoring eye lens doses and the use of adequate protective equipment still remains a challenge. The use of lead glasses with a good fit to the face, appropriate lateral coverage, and/or ceiling-suspended screens is recommended in workplaces with potential high eye lens doses.
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- DOI 10.1016/j.jacr.2016.06.015
- PMID 27640926
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