Improving Quality & Safety in Your Endoscopy Unit (Virtual) | February 2022-ASGE radiation and fluoroscopy safety in GI endoscopy

ASGE radiation and fluoroscopy safety in GI endoscopy

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The articles emphasizes the importance of radiation safety in GI endoscopy procedures and highlights the lack of attention to radiation safety protocols. It explains the concepts of radiation protection and ALARA principles in minimizing radiation exposure. The article provides recommendations for promoting radiation safety, including minimizing fluoroscopy use and using personal protective equipment. Special considerations for different patient populations are discussed. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for formal education, ongoing training, and adherence to radiation safety protocols in GI endoscopy. A survey found a lack of training and awareness regarding radiation protection measures among endoscopy fellows and physicians. However, there are guidelines, educational programs, and technology available to improve radiation safety. Standardized education and certification in radiation safety are needed.

Keywords

radiation safety

GI endoscopy

radiation safety protocols

radiation protection

ALARA principles

fluoroscopy use

personal protective equipment

patient populations

formal education

training