Occupational Exposure of the Eye Lens in Interventional Procedures: How to Assess and Manage Radiation Dose.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_0AC9D7F7F49B
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Occupational Exposure of the Eye Lens in Interventional Procedures: How to Assess and Manage Radiation Dose.
Journal
Journal of the American College of Radiology
Author(s)
Ciraj-Bjelac O., Carinou E., Ferrari P., Gingaume M., Merce M.S., O'Connor U.
ISSN
1558-349X (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1546-1440
Publication state
Published
Issued date
11/2016
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
13
Number
11
Pages
1347-1353
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
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.

Keywords
Eye Protective Devices, Female, Humans, Lens, Crystalline/radiation effects, Male, Occupational Exposure/prevention & control, Radiation Dosage, Radiation Protection/methods, Radiography, Interventional, Radiometry, Eye lens, fluoroscopy, interventional procedures, occupational exposure, radiation dose
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Web of science
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20/08/2019 13:32
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