Improving Quality and Safety In Your Endoscopy Unit: Live and Virtual | October 2022-ASGE radiation and fluoroscopy safety in GI endoscopy

ASGE radiation and fluoroscopy safety in GI endoscopy

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The document emphasizes the importance of radiation safety in gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and provides guidelines for practitioners. It discusses the increased use of medical radiation and the principle of ALARA in dose reduction. The document addresses core concepts of radiation protection, the use of fluoroscopy in interventional endoscopy, and the need for education in radiation safety. It provides recommendations for reducing fluoroscopy time and addresses special populations. It also highlights the lack of training in radiation safety for interventional endoscopists. Steps to improve the situation include guidelines, educational programs, and the use of advanced technology. Familiarity with basic principles of radiation safety is crucial, and a formalized curriculum is recommended for interventional endoscopists.

Keywords

radiation safety

gastrointestinal endoscopy

guidelines

medical radiation

ALARA

dose reduction

fluoroscopy

interventional endoscopy

education

special populations