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. 2025 Apr 22;8(1):32.
doi: 10.1186/s42155-025-00540-3.

Radiation protection: safety measures and knowledge among interventional radiologists- a UK-based analysis of current practices and recommendations for improvement

Rayhan Y Gasiea  1 , Andy Rogers  2 , Raghuram Lakshminarayan  3 , Mo Hamady  4 , Bella Huasen  5
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Radiation protection: safety measures and knowledge among interventional radiologists- a UK-based analysis of current practices and recommendations for improvement

Rayhan Y Gasiea et al. CVIR Endovasc. .

Abstract

• Lack of Evidence-Based Practice: There is a significant gap in evidence-based practices related to radiation protection. Our understanding of global standards and practices, as well as their long-term impact on operator health, remains limited. Standardising current procedures and establishing a uniform database for data entry by all practitioners performing X-ray-based procedures would be beneficial.

• Lack of tailored measures to enhance protection for Female Operators: Female operators are at a greater risk of radiation exposure (Front Genet 10:260, 2019), underscoring the need for comprehensive guidance and standards to mitigate both short—and long-term health risks. Research and higher-level evidence are essential to evaluate the efficacy of current practices, along with better access to tools for accurate fetal dose calculation when needed.

• Balancing Protection and Ergonomics: It is crucial to achieve the right balance between adequate lead protection and ergonomic considerations for the spine and musculoskeletal system. The minimum level of lead protection scientifically required to ensure operator safety without compromising comfort and posture must be determined.

• Lack of accurate data regarding the log of health issues for personnel working with radiation gears. A national or international anonymised registry would be ideal for capturing and monitoring such data.

Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s42155-025-00540-3.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declarations. Ethics approval and consent to participate: For this type of study, no ethical approval or formal consent is required. No animal studies were performed. Consent for publication: For this type of study, consent for publication is not required. Competing interests: None declared.

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Survey demographics
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Duration of IR practice
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Personal radiation protection tools
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Radiation dosimeter equipment
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Personnel self-reporting health issues
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Adequacy of radiation protection
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Radiation protection training
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Concerns related to exposure risks
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Adjustments during pregnancy
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Support for pregnant staff
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Radiation exposure and safety awareness
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Lead aprons
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Designated Goggles
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