Improving Quality and Safety In Your Endoscopy Unit: On-Demand | October 2022 OLQUALOCT22-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 endoscopy procedures, discussing the need for protocols, education, and protective equipment. It also provides recommendations for reducing radiation exposure in special patient populations. A survey shows a lack of radiation safety training among therapeutic endoscopy fellows and British ERCP physicians. However, guidelines, educational programs, and new technology offer pathways to improve safety. The document concludes by stressing the need to prioritize radiation safety to protect both patients and endoscopists.

Keywords

radiation safety

endoscopy procedures

protocols

education

protective equipment

radiation exposure

patient populations

training

guidelines

new technology