Scatter radiation in the fluoroscopy-guided interventional room

• Main Authors: Bohari, Asmah, Hashim, Suhairul, Mohd. Mustafa, Siti Norsyafiqah
• Format: Article
• Published: Oxford University Press 2020
• Subjects: QC Physics
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/90800/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncz299
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Radiation scattered throughout the room during fluoroscopy-guided interventional (FGI) procedures was quantified at different locations using nanoDot optically stimulated luminescence dosemeters. All the tube angulation imaging shows that the radiation spectrum resembled a single peak distribution. The left anterior oblique 90° shows the highest single peak distribution (28.65 mSv/h). The single peak distribution for standard anteroposterior, left anterior oblique 45° and right anterior oblique 45° imaging was 13.32, 22.99 and 17.40 mSv/h, respectively. All tube angulation shows that the position of the interventional radiologist experienced a higher radiation level compared to other staffs. The doses of radiation varied widely around the perimeter of the patient's table and changed in accordance to imaging angles during procedures. Knowledge pertaining to radiation exposure levels is integral in order to avoid adverse risks, particularly among staff.